Esther Slater McDonald
About Esther Slater McDonald
Esther Slater McDonald is a lawyer based in Atlanta, GA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. Esther Slater McDonald is recognized in the following practice area:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Atlanta, GA
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