Brian D. McDonald
About Brian D. McDonald
Brian D. McDonald is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Brian D. McDonald is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Jones Day
Education: University of California Berkeley, JD, graduated 2002 and Georgetown University, BS Foreign Service, graduated 1999
Location: San Francisco, CA
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