I was pretty amazed at how well he understood what I was going through. He really is passionate about helping his clients. I highly recommend the services provided by the attorneys at McDonald & McDonald .

I absolutely 100% recommend Joe McDonald. His knowledge of ERISA law is vast. He is patient and is always accommodating to explain terms and processes. I am extremely happy I had Joe on my side when going up against the insurance company for Long Term Disability benefits. Katie is the best. I was always able to reach out to her via phone or email and her response time was tremendous. With Joe and Katie I was put to ease with any question or concern I had. I never felt there wasn't a question or concern I could express. This team will fight for YOU no matter how long or hard the fight is, they are on your side. They are friendly and honest and when you are dealing with something that is debilitating, friendly and honest is comforting. I was so satisfied with this team from the moment I stepped into the office for my first consultation.

I'm so appreciative for all the help I received from Joe & Katie! Joe listened to me when no one would! He guided me to assist with my waiver of premium issues. Once I was getting no where with insurance provider. Joe stepped in with his team to win my case! Thank you!

Joe was INCREDIBLY knowledgeable and gave me his TIME. He didn't try to hurry me through his questions and he made sure I understood all he was saying...he didn't ASSUME I understood. He treated me with dignity and respect. It felt so good to not feel again, like just a number. THANK YOU JOE!

Joe & Katie were absolutely fantastic in supporting me through a very trying & arduous process with both my Social Security& Long Term Disability Claim. I never had to worry about being on top of any of the necessary documents or deadlines-they were always one step ahead!! Joe was an absolute professional - incredibly intelligent & knowledgeable about a lesser known health condition / all which helped my case for benefits. I could have never gotten as far along as I did, had it not been for Joe & his team - highly recommended!!!

Joe and Katie did a wonderful job helping me collect my LTD benefits. I would recommend their law firm to anyone. They are the best!

From client Stephanie: "I would like to thank Joe & Katie for all their hard work and efforts in helping me to receive disability benefits. They always were available to answer all my questions and to make me feel at ease about the whole process. I had anxiety about going before a Judge and Joe helped me feel at ease by walking me through what to expect, so when the time came I was relaxed.
I would highly recommend them to anyone needing help with benefits. I'm in a lot of pain and without them I would not have been able to function well enough to navigate through this process!

Joe McDonald did a fantastic job for me!!!! I was very impressed with his professionalism. Thanks to all of you for representing me!!!!!!!

I couldn’t be happier with the service I received from Joe and Katie in dealing with my LTD appeal. They are professional and compassionate and really care about doing what is best for their clients. They communicate clearly and frequently so you always know your status. I would recommend them to anyone needing the services they provide. They truly go above and beyond and have renewed my faith that there are good people in this world.

You always wonder..does your attorney REALLY care about you or just the money. I have had lawyers for business and medical issues but never have I found a more relaxed atmosphere..a truly dedicated to your issues lawyer in 35 professional years. I became afflicted w a rare combination of ailments and felt abandoned. The McDonald law firm demonstrated understanding of the diseases the law and the stress I carried and worries while quickly establishing a genuine bond ...concern and reassuring care. I was lucky to meet him and strongly urge anyone with SOC SEC needs to contact him

I can't begin to say enough good things about this law firm. Joe and Katie are both fantastic people. They genuinely care about you as a person. Joe really knows the disability laws and will work hard on your case. If ever I need a disability again, I going right straight back to Joe.

In the fall of 2016 I had been off work with LTD and my insurance wanted to stop the claim after I had been off work since 2014. Here it is 2019 and from time to time I have to ask Katie Wetzel, Joe McDonalds assistant to call the insurance for me. Bottom line, over 3 years later, after he won my claim they are there to help me at anytime. Joe knows how to win and has a winning team with Katie!

Kind, competent and knowledgeable. Also very accessible. If it weren't for McDonald & McDonald and their firm being recomended to me I would not have sought and obtained my benefits.

Joe & Katie were a blessing to me. They were very professional and listened. I was very happy with the outcome I would highly recommend them.

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for how hard Joe McDonald and Katie Wetzel worked on my LTD case. The caring and compassion that they both showed throughout the appeal process was so reassuring.The communication that you get with them throughout the time is invaluable. They were truly professional and the knowledge of my disabilities was definitely evident,
and so appreciated.
If you have to fight a ruthless LTD
insurance company, this is who you want fighting for you! If an LTD insurance company has made you lose hope contact McDonald and McDonald it will be the best decision you'll make.Thank You so much Joe and Katie for getting me my life back again! God Bless!

From the start Joe was very professional, polite and considerate. He gave his undivided attention to my case. Joe is very knowledgeable in his field and well versed on Disability Law. I highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to prevail. Katie has a kind demeanor and was so helpful. What a great team!

I would like to pass the highest recommendation on for the law office of McDonald & Mcdonald and staff . I was recommended to Joe Mcdonald by an attorney I respected greatly that had helped me years ago .She knew I needed a specialist and Joe was that specialist for ERISA
In my first consultation I gave Joe all my facts . He evaluated my information and later explained to me just what I could hopefully gain or lose if any thing and what he would do to help me try to win this, and the fee he would charge for his work and any other possible expenses that might occur if this had to go before a judge .After I gave Joe the green light to proceed he sent me a written contract stating what he would do for me and stating his fee. It was exactly what we had discussed it was easy to understand and I have to say he did exactly what he said he would do. And I am very happy with every thing he did to help me try to WIN!
Thanks Joe McDonald ! & Katie!
Michael Bair

Joe knew about my RSD and was always sympathetic about the pain I was having during meetings and worked hard to keep them to a time frame I was comfortable with. He called me constantly to keep me in the loop and let me know where we were at with my case. In the end he got me a great settlement and I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate him and recommend him!!! Thanks so much Joe!

Highly recommend

Takes time to discuss concerns,.

From my first phone call I knew this was the attorney I wanted to work with! Initially I spoke with Katie and I explained my struggle dealing with a large disabilty insurance carrier plan offered through my employer. Katie was kind, patient, understanding and said she would share with Joe and that he would call back. I thought yeah, okay sure, but didnt expect to hear back anytime soon....boy was I WRONG! Joe called me back within 30 minutes. It was obvious that Katie had apprised Joe of everything I had said. Joe and I spent the next hour going over my situation. Joe was intrigued by what I shared and how I had been treated. Then he immediately provided some insight about how to proceed and that he would like to represent me!!! Joe and Katie were so quick to respond to any email message or a call I made to the office. Always willing to explain where we were with the case, keeping me in the loop through the whole process and treated me with concern and respect.

We were successful in round one and I am hoping there is no need for round two BUT if there is, Joe has already committed to seeing this through. I would recommend this firm to anyone who wants an attorney who understands your situation, who has exceptional knowledge of ERISA, who is a professional as well as their staff, who will treat you with respect and who will make the legal process bearable!! Thank you Katie and Joe for all of this but mostly for giving the courage to fight on!
Melodie Rasnake

I happened to find Joe on the internet looking up information for a newly diagnosed medical condition- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome(POTS). I didn't think that I needed a disability attorney, but I was preparing to submit paperwork for a personal policy and thought I would call him and see if he had any helpful suggestions. Wow ! I was so impressed with him(and his staff). He is wonderful ! He was genuinely empathetic and helpful even though I wasn't a current client. As someone who had been in the financial industry for 20 years, I appreciated his promptness. I followed his recommendations and did receive my disability payments. I don't believe that it would have ended as well without his assistance. He is more knowledgeable about my condition than many of my doctors. I am so thankful that I found him !

I was referred to Joe McDonald by a close friend for my long-term disability case. It was a difficult case to say the least, lasting about 3 1/2 years until it was finally resolved with a resounding WIN. The win not only saved my life, but it also was a precedent setting case for sufferers of my spinal deformity seeking long-term disability. I can't imagine anyone working harder, or more diligently, on a case than Joe did for mine. He is honest, ethical, and I am honored to call him my friend. If you have a disability case and need an attorney, I highly recommend Joe McDonald. He is quite simply the best disability lawyer for any money, anywhere.

We worked with Joe on ERISA as well as Social Security and had a great experience with favorable outcomes on both. Joe and Katie worked tirelessly to ensure that my case was in the best possible shape and I had complete confidence in their knowledge of these complicated situations and laws. Joe knows the ins and outs of ERISA, which is necessary especially when up against an insurance company. They were always responsive, timely, and genuinely cared about me as a client and a person with a disability. I would highly recommend Joe to anyone who needs a Social Security Disability or ERISA lawyer.