Robert W. "Rob" McDonald

Cincinnati, OH Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2016

Awarded Practice Areas

Venture Capital Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Cincinnati.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Venture Capital Law

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Awarded Practice Areas

Venture Capital Law Mergers and Acquisitions Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Cincinnati.

Works at

Taft

479 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

Robert W. McDonald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law.

Robert W., who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Cincinnati, Ohio

513-381-2838

301 East 4th Street, Suite 2800
Cincinnati, OH 45202

Education

Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., graduated 2009

Client Testimonials

Rob was an outstanding partner to me the entire way through the deal. I appreciated subject matter expertise but also he ability to be a great negotiator and to be a great sidekick to me. We were a good team in the deal as he always provided a counter point. I did not have to use an investment bank in the deal thanks to Rob's involvement. I also appreciated the team especially Maggie; they work very well together.

Jim Price

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Venture Capital Law

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Securities / Capital Markets Law

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Venture Capital Law, Cincinnati (2026)
Venture Capital Law, Cincinnati (2023)
Securities / Capital Markets Law, Cincinnati (2022)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Securities / Capital Markets Law
Venture Capital Law

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