Leo H. MacDonald, Jr., Principal
LEO H. MACDONALD, Jr., Principal
lem@carmodymacdonald.com
(314) 854-8626
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Leo H. MacDonald, Jr. concentrates his practice in taxation, estate planning and business law, typically serving closely held businesses, not-for-profits and wealthy individuals.
In his taxation practice, Leo researches tax issues, reviews tax returns, requests private letter rulings, works with government auditors and litigates tax appeals.
In his estate planning practice, he prepares estate planning documents and prenuptial agreements, represents trustees and personal representatives, prepares and reviews estate and gift tax returns, and litigates estate and trust matters.
In his business law practice, Leo creates formation agreements, documents for acquiring businesses through stock or asset purchases and plans for succession. He also represents corporate directors.
Prior to entering private practice, Leo worked as a staff and senior accountant in the tax department of a major accounting firm preparing tax returns for individuals, expatriates, corporations, trusts and nonprofit organizations.
Leo was recognized as the recipient of the prestigious 2006 Tom Cochran Community Service Award. This honor is awarded annually by the Young Lawyers' Section of the Missouri Bar to a lawyer whose service and professionalism have significantly enhanced his or her community.
Professional & Community Involvement
- Animas Foundation, trustee, 2000-present
- TOP Vietnam Veterans Board of Directors, 1998-present
- First Congregational Church Preschool Board of Directors, 2002-2005
- Atrek Contemporary Dance Company Board of Directors, 1999-2004
Areas of Practice
Awards & Distinctions
- The Missouri Bar's Tom Cochran Community Service Award - 2006
- AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale Hubbell
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, Mo., magna cum laude, 1993
- Order of the Woolsack
- Saint Louis University Law Journal
- American Jurisprudence Awards: Constitutional Law, Business Associations, Legal Research and Writing, Corporate Tax and Estate Planning
- Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.,
- B.S., Business Administration-Accounting, cum laude, 1988
- Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society
