About William F. McDonald
William F. McDonald III is an attorney admitted to practice in California and Oregon. He has built a practice that spans both states and maintains active licensure to appear in state courts and administrative forums in each jurisdiction. Colleagues describe him as steady and precise; clients have counted on him for clear explanations and practical next steps.
McDonald’s career has unfolded through steady work across the West Coast legal community. He has handled matters that required familiarity with the procedural differences between California and Oregon. That cross-jurisdictional experience shaped how he approaches case planning. He tends to favor thorough preparation and direct communication, keeping complex matters understandable for the people he represents.
Over time his day-to-day work has involved litigation and transactional tasks that are common to state practice. He spends time drafting pleadings and agreements, preparing witnesses, negotiating settlements and arguing motions before judges. He also attends to the procedural mechanics that can determine a case’s trajectory: deadlines, filings and local court rules. His practical courtroom experience helps him evaluate the risks and likely timelines clients will face.
In addition to courtroom work, McDonald handles client counseling and case strategy. He breaks issues down into clear options and next steps. He aims to present realistic outcomes rather than promising results. That approach informs client conversations at the outset and through each stage of a matter.
McDonald is based at Kehr Law, APC, where he continues to serve individuals and organizations that require representation in California and Oregon. At the firm he coordinates filings, court appearances and client communications across the two states. He is involved in managing matters from intake through resolution and works alongside other attorneys and staff to keep files moving.
Outside of courtrooms and office meetings, he remains engaged in the practical details that keep cases on track. He monitors developments in practice rules and local procedures so clients do not face surprises. He seeks efficient resolutions where possible and is prepared to proceed to hearing or trial when necessary.
He currently practices at Kehr Law, APC and concentrates his work on legal matters arising in California and Oregon.
