Michael R. McDonald
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Mr. McDonald leads the firm’s Consumer Class Action Defense Team. He represents businesses in a broad range of unfair business practice/consumer class actions and complex commercial disputes. He is recognized for his work in connection with consumer protection and advertising laws, and he uses his experience to achieve cost-effective, efficient results for his clients through the early and strategic use of motions to dispose of cases or by positioning them for favorable settlements. Mr. McDonald has repeatedly been selected for inclusion on the New Jersey Super Lawyers list, Best Lawyers®, and Chambers USA Guide to America's Leading Lawyers for Business publications.Mr. McDonald has extensive experience in complex litigation including consumer fraud and consumer product related class action lawsuits, asserting claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, California consumer protection statutes, New York General Business Law, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Uniform Commercial Code, False Claims Act, California Secret Warranty law, California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, New Jersey Product Liability Act, New Jersey Truth in Consumer Contract Warranty & Notice Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and New Jersey Gift Card Act, as well as toxic tort matters Mr. McDonald leads the firm’s Consumer Class Action Defense Team. He represents businesses in a broad range of unfair business practice/consumer class actions and complex commercial disputes. McDonald has extensive experience in complex litigation including consumer fraud and consumer product related class action lawsuits, asserting claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, California consumer protection statutes, New York General Business Law, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Uniform Commercial Code, False Claims Act, California Secret Warranty law, California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, New Jersey Product Liability Act, New Jersey Truth in Consumer Contract Warranty & Notice Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and New Jersey Gift Card Act, as well as toxic tort matters Mr. McDonald has extensive experience in complex litigation including consumer fraud and consumer product related class action lawsuits, asserting claims under the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, California consumer protection statutes, New York General Business Law, Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, Uniform Commercial Code, False Claims Act, California Secret Warranty law, California Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, New Jersey Product Liability Act, New Jersey Truth in Consumer Contract Warranty & Notice Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, and New Jersey Gift Card Act, as well as toxic tort matters
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Dorothy Flores
Our company was served with a consumer class action lawsuit alleging unfair business practices, a situation that felt overwhelming and threatened significant financial and reputational damage. We engaged Michael McDonald at Gibbons PC based on his specific profile in mass tort and class action defense. From the outset, his nearly four decades of experience were evident. He didn't just manage the case; he educated our leadership team on the nuances of New Jersey consumer protection law and the strategic landscape of such litigation. Mr. McDonald and his team conducted a meticulous internal review, crafted a robust defense, and navigated the pre-trial proceedings with a calm, authoritative presence that instilled immense confidence. His recognition in commercial and mass tort litigation is clearly well-earned. The result was a highly favorable settlement that protected our business interests and allowed us to move forward without the crippling distraction of prolonged litigation. His blend of deep legal expertise, strategic foresight, and straightforward communication is exceptional. For any business facing complex commercial disputes or consumer class actions, Michael McDonald is the definitive choice.