Jerome E. McDonald
Of Counsel
Jerome E. McDonald has practiced law for over 40 years, focusing on insurance defense, personal injury, and general civil practice. As a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, he exemplifies the highest standards of trial advocacy, ethical conduct, and professionalism in the legal profession.
Mr. McDonald was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1980 after graduating from the University of Illinois College of Law. His practice extends to the United States District Courts for both the Southern and Central Districts of Illinois, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
His distinguished service includes membership on the Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee and the Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions in Civil Cases. He also serves on the Federal Rules of Evidence Committee.
Mr. McDonald represents major insurance carriers and claims management organizations, including Erie Insurance Company, State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, ISBA Mutual Insurance Company, Pekin Insurance Company, Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company, Shelter Insurance Company, and Tokio Marine, among others.
Admitted to Practice
- Illinois1980
- United States District Court Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
- United States Court of Appeals 7th Circuit
Education
- Drake UniversityB.A., 1977 Summa Cum Laude
- University of IllinoisJ.D., 1980
Practice Areas
Mediation and Arbitration of Personal Injury Litigated Matters: Several members of our firm have been actively involved in mediation and arbitration not only personal injury matters, but also financial, corporate and other similar issues. Give us a call if you have a need for mediation, arbitration or similar.
Professional Memberships
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Jefferson County Bar Association
- Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Special Distinctions
- Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
- Federal Rules of Evidence Committee
- Former Member of Illinois Supreme Court Rules Committee
- Former Member of Illinois Supreme Court Committee on Jury Instructions In Civil Cases