Lawrence R. Donaldson
Partner
- Licensed: 1969
- Joined Firm: 1970
- Partner Since: 1979
Suite 400
Mt Clemens, MI 48043
FAX: (586)465-0448
Areas of Practice
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating-AV. AV is a registered certification mark of Reed Elsevier Properties, Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
- 2006 & 2007 Michigan Super Lawyer in Alternative Dispute Resolution, Michigan Super Lawyers, a publication of Law & Politics magazine
- Krichbaum Award 1968
- Colombo Award 1969
- National Advanced Trial Advocacy graduate
Education
- Detroit College of Law, 1969, J.D., cum laude
- University of Michigan, 1961, M.B.A., 1963; B.B.A.
Bar & Court Admissions
- Michigan, 1969
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1973
Lawrence R. Donaldson has focused his practice in the areas of legal and accounting malpractice for most of his career. He also practices in the areas of premises and liquor liability. He is trained and qualified as a mediator under Michigan court rules.
Mr. Donaldson was re-appointed by Governor John Engler to the State Board of Accountancy for a second four-year term. He has held leadership positions in various legal organizations, including the State Bar of Michigan and the Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (President, 1990-1991). He also serves as counsel to the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Donaldson holds a Bachelors and an MBA from the University of Michigan and received his J.D. cum laude from Detroit College of Law.
Mr. Donaldson has spoken on the subjects of legal and accounting malpractice to numerous professional organizations and associations.
Representative Client Work
- Counsel to Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified Mediator, Case Evaluator Wayne, Oakland and Macomb Counties
- Represents seven of the ten largest accounting firms in Oakland County
Professional Affiliations
- Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association (Publication Committee; Director, 1991-1994)
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Macomb County Bar Association
- Association of Defense Counsel of Detroit
- State Bar of Michigan (Negligence Law Section; Chairman, Lawyers Professional Liability Insurance Committee, 1986-1987)
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (1983-85 Program Chairman; 1986-1991 Director; 1987, Treasurer; 1988, Secretary; 1989, Vice President; 1990, President)
- American Bar Association
Community Involvement
- Member, Michigan State Board of Accountancy, 1997-2005
- Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Deacon and Past President of congregation)
- Grosse Pointe Sail Club
- Bayview Yacht Club
Fraternities
- Sigma Nu Phi (Chancellor - 1968 - William Howard Taft Chapter, Detroit College of Law; Treasurer-1967)
Publications
- Speaker - Accounting Malpractice Seminar, sponsored by the Michigan Association of CPAs, National Association of Accountants, Accountants Guild, 1985-Present
- Speaker - Legal Malpractice Seminar, sponsored by the State Bar of Michigan, 1982 to Present
- Speaker - Legal Malpractice Seminar, sponsored by the Real Estate Law Section, State Bar of Michigan, 1983-1987
- Speaker - Legal Malpractice Seminar, sponsored by the Legal Assistants Association of Michigan, September 1983