Jennifer maintains a litigation practice bolstered by more than 25 years of experience, representing both individual and corporate clients, and commercial and individual property owners, in civil litigation with emphasis in business and commercial litigation. She also handles matters specifically related to insurance defense and works on corporate organization and transactions.
Practice Areas
Education
- Juris Doctor – St. Mary’s University School of Law, 1992
- Bachelor of Business Administration, Management – Texas A&M University, 1990
Bar & Court Admissions & Certifications
- State Bar of Texas, 1993
- United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
- United States District Court for the Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
- Title IX Coordinator Certification with the Association of Title IX Administrators (ATIXA), 2014 Bar and Court Admissions
Awards & Recognition
- 360 West Magazine Top Attorney 2019, 2020 (Education), 2023 (Education)
- 360 West Magazine Top Attorney 2019, 2020 (Education), 2023 (Education)
- YWCA Tribute to Women in Business Honoree, 2007
- Forty Under Forty by the Fort Worth Business Press, 2007
- Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters: 2005
Professional Affiliations & Organizations
- State Bar of Texas, Litigation Law Section, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Law Section, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Antitrust and Business Section, Member
- State Bar of Texas, Consumer and Commercial Law Section, Member
- National Association of College and University Attorneys (NACUA), Member
- Eldon B. Mahon Inn of Court (Litigation), Member
- Tarrant County Bar Association, Member
Volunteerism & Community
- United Educators General Liability Council, 2013
V-card
jnl@mcdonaldlaw.com
817.347.3628
Representative Experience & Services
A few examples of her services and experience include:
- Representation and counsel for one of the largest electric cooperatives in Texas
- Seasoned counsel in developing and implementing operations and procedures policies
- Representation of an independent insurance adjusting company and individual insurance adjusters in multiple lawsuits alleging violations of Texas Insurance Code
- Representation of one of Texas’ largest electric cooperatives in drafting and negotiating licensing agreements, drafting various employee policies and litigating contract disputes
- Representation of clients in state and federal courts in commercial disputes involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and trademark infringement
With a focus on college and university law, Jennifer provides counsel and legal representation for educational institutions of all sizes, from private universities to districts to individual schools.
- Representation and counsel for private universities and private schools
- Representation of a major teaching university for more than ten years including representation of matters involving tenure, student misconduct, claims of harassment and discrimination, personal injury, and drafting of personnel and student policies
Jennifer also represents employers on matters of labor and employment and represents clients in probate court, including on matters involving contested guardianship. Services and experience include:
- Defending claims of sexual harassment, discrimination, and wrongful termination
- Representation of individuals seeking to be appointed guardian in contested guardianship proceedings