Tyler S. McDonald

Attorney

Admissions & Memberships

Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar Association
United States District Court, District of Oregon
Multnomah Bar Association, Member of the YLS Pro Bono Committee

Education

University of South Carolina School of Law;
College of Charleston

Overview

Tyler S. McDonald is a trust and estate litigator licensed in Oregon and Washington. He represents beneficiaries, trustees, personal representatives, and families in complex disputes involving wills, trusts, fiduciary duties, elder abuse, and probate litigation. Clients turn to Tyler for his strategic judgment and steady guidance through emotionally sensitive matters.

Before focusing on trust and estate litigation, Tyler served as Corporate Counsel at ShiftMed, LLC, where he managed compliance and corporate litigation. He also worked as an Enforcement Attorney with the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs, advising leadership on regulatory policy and prosecuting unfair business practices. Tyler began his legal career as a law clerk to the Honorable Aphrodite K. Konduros at the South Carolina Court of Appeals.

Tyler holds a J.D. from the University of South Carolina School of Law and a B.S. in Accounting from the College of Charleston. His financial background informs his work in matters involving complex estates.

Outside the Office

Outside the office, Tyler enjoys exploring Portland's restaurant scene, playing all manner of board games and RPGs, and hiking in Forest Park with his dog, Archie.