Patrick J. McDonald’s litigation practice is focused on complex commercial disputes. Before entering private practice, Mr. McDonald served as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Judges of the Circuit Court of Arlington County, Virginia. He also served as a judicial intern to the Honorable Dennis J. Smith of the Fairfax County Circuit Court in Fairfax, Virginia. In both instances, Mr. McDonald gained extensive experience in trial practice through conducting legal research and drafting bench memoranda in connection with matters on the civil and criminal dockets.
A unique aspect of Mr. McDonald’s prior experience is his tenure as a law clerk for the Committee on the Judiciary of the United States Senate. As part of the Crime & Oversight Unit, Mr. McDonald worked on issues of national importance and gained valuable insights into the legislative and investigatory processes, with a particular focus on witness preparation.
Mr. McDonald is admitted to practice in the state courts of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Professional Activities
- Virginia State Bar
- Fairfax Bar Association
- Virginia Bar Association
Publications
- Patrick J. McDonald, Cerqueira v. American Airlines: What are the Appropriate Limits of an Air Carrier’s Permissive Refusal Power?, 20 Geo. Mason U. Civ. Rts. L.J. 111 (2009)
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions2010, Virginia
2011, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
MembershipsVirginia Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association
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Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolGeorge Mason University School of Law
Class of 2010
J.D.
cum laude
Other EducationPrinceton University
Class of 2005
B.A.
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Personal Details & HistoryAgeBorn in 1983
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1983
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4100 Monument Corner Drive, Suite 420Fairfax, VA 22030-0972U.S.A.
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What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?Patrick J. McDonald was admitted in 2010 to the State of Virginia.
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Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?Patrick J. McDonald is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.
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How many attorneys are in this law firm?Cameron Ingersoll Roche PLLC has 11 attorneys at this location.
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What law school did this attorney attend?Patrick J. McDonald attended George Mason University School of Law.
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What year was this attorney's law firm established?Cameron Ingersoll Roche PLLC was established in 2025.