Donald McKay, born and raised in New Orleans, graduated from Louisiana State University in 1980 and received his Juris Doctor from Loyola University School of Law in 1984.
Donald practiced initially as an associate with Hammett, Leake & Hammett and has been with Leake Andersson since its inception in 1987. Donald regularly advises and represents clients in connection with all aspects of general civil litigation, appearing in State and Federal District and Appellate Courts, including the Louisiana Supreme Court and in frequent arbitration hearings and mediation conferences.
He has also been recognized for his volunteer work at the New Orleans Pro Bono Project and provides pro bono notary and legal consultation services through Project HELP (Homeless Outreach Project). Donald is a Steering Committee member for the Construction and Workers’ Compensation practice groups of the American Law Firm Association International.
Personal
Donald and his wife Indie are the proud parents of three sons, Patrick, Sean, and Michael and four wonderful granddaughters.
Community Involvement
- HELP Notarial Services, Volunteer Attorney, 2019-Present
- New Orleans Pro Bono Project, Former Volunteer Attorney
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent
- Since 1998
- New Orleans Magazine, “Top Lawyers”
- 2012 | Workers Compensation Law
- Best Lawyers, “Best Lawyers in America”
- 2011-2025 | Professional Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs
- 2013-2025 | Workers’ Compensation Law – Employers
- SuperLawyers
- 2021-2024
- Recognized for Civil Litigation: Defense, Construction Litigation, Workers’ Compensation
- CityBusiness, “Leader in Law”
- 2016
- American Spirit Award, Louisiana Wing Civil Air Patrol, (https://www.leakeandersson.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/55.pdf)
- 2016
- Distinguished Service Volunteer Award, New Orleans Pro Bono Project
- 2007