Having experience and success in trial in high-exposure cases has earned Macdonald & Cody, LLP the reputation as tough, efficient and successful litigators.
PROVEN STRONG DEFENSE LITIGATORS.
Macdonald & Cody, LLP was founded to provide effective, efficient and creative legal representation for our clients. The true strength and rareness of Macdonald & Cody, LLP is the firm’s founding partners, Scott Macdonald and Michael Cody. Together, Mr. Macdonald and Mr. Cody have over 40 collective years of litigation experience, a majority of which has been spent in the practice of insurance defense in California.
Knowledge & Experience
Together, we have tried countless cases to verdict throughout our careers – the majority of which were jury trials. We have an extensive breadth of knowledge and experience handling the following types of cases:
BODILY INJURY/PROPERTY DAMAGE
Automobiles: First and Third Party Claims
COMMERCIAL LIABILITY
General Commercial Liability
CONSTRUCTION DEFECT
Including commercial & residential construction litigation.
PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY
Including medical malpractice and errors and omissions.
EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES LIABILITY
Including wrongful termination, sexual harassment and discrimination.
HOMEOWNERS LIABILITY
Our Attorneys
View AllOur team has extensive experience across various litigation matters. We bring each client a combination of deep industry knowledge and expert perspectives from other industries on the challenge at stake, to offer our clients fresh perspectives and breakthrough legal insights.
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SCOTT L. MACDONALD
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MICHAEL J. CODY
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DEAN L. CHALAMIDAS
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DEBRA L. BRAASCH
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JOSEPH O. FITZGERALD
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DOUGLAS M. CARASSO
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BRYAN M. THOMAS
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DANIELLE M. BOYD
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Macdonald & Cody Sponsors 12th Annual ALS Golf Classic
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Successful Anti-SLAPP Motion Removes Defendant from Case
On December 18, 2020, Esther Choe of Macdonald & Cody, LLP obtained a favorable ruling in Orange County, granting Defendant’s anti-SLAPP motion and striking Plaintiffs’ entire unlimited...
Defense Verdict Secured on a Cyclist Versus Automobile Case
November 2020, Nadin S. Said secured a defense verdict in Orange County. The accident occurred at the intersection of Lemon and Orangethorpe in Fullerton, California. The Plaintiff was a 60 year...
ASCDC Members Contribute to City of Hope Foundation
As a member of the Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Macdonald & Cody, LLP has been able to make contributions to help fund City of Hope.
Proud Sponsor of the Federated Challenge
The team at Macdonald & Cody, LLP is pleased to be able to help contribute to organizations like, Big Brothers Big Sisters and their yearly event, Federated Challenge!
Successful Result in Los Angeles Case with 91 Year-Old Plaintiff Who Sustained a Fractured Femur
On March 5, 2020, Scott Macdonald of Macdonald & Cody, LLP obtained a successful verdict in Long Beach, CA. The case involved a 91 year old man who sustained a complete fracture of his femur...