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John McDonald has provided valuable counsel for over eighteen years on a range of complex issues in both state and federal trial and appellate courts, including commercial litigation, intellectual property litigation, employment litigation, pharmaceutical pricing litigation, lender liability and debt collection, products liability, and landlord/tenant litigation. A well-regarded member of the Firm’s Litigation section, he also provides service for clients through Alternative Dispute Resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Education J.D., with honors, University of Tulsa College of Law, 1988 B.S., Microbiology, University of Oklahoma, 1985 Bar Admissions Texas Admitted To Practice U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois Representative Experience Represent pharmaceutical companies in Medicaid Fraud claims brought by State Attorney Generals in state and federal court cases throughout the United States. Represent national bank in lender liability actions pending in Federal District Court and Bankruptcy Adversary proceeding. Represent construction auditor in Federal District Court in case alleging breach of contract, defamation, tortuous interference and violations of the Lanham Act. Represent property owners in dispute regarding the constitutionality of taxes imposed by local flood control district. Represent manufacturer of industrial equipment in products liability action involving the severance of the injured party’s legs. Represent escrow agent/attorney in alleged securities fraud and legal malpractice action. Professional History Partner in the law firm of Locke Liddell & Sapp Legal Intern, Honorable Thomas R. Brett, United States District Judge for the Northern District of Oklahoma, 1987-1988 Professional Affiliations AV rated by Martindale-Hubble Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section Member, Dallas Bar Association Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation Fellow, Dallas Bar Foundation. | 