(Left to Right) Robert Bouchard and The Honorable Jennifer D. Bailey with Lori and John W. (“Jack”) McLuskey.   Jack McLuskey served on the Host Committee of the “Together, We Must” Campaign at the 2nd Annual “The HeART of Giving” celebration and judicial reception held on May 5th held at the Margulies Art Warehouse.  The second annual "HeART of Giving" celebration raised over $50,000 for the underserved members of our community.  Jack McLuskey presented the 2011 Equal Justice Judicial Leadership Award to Judge Jennifer Bailey.  Jack is the Immediate Past President of Legal Services of Greater Miami and presently chairs the Legal Services Fundraising Program “Together We Must.”

James E. McDonald, of counsel to the Firm and an adjunct professor at St. Thomas University School of Law, spoke to the South Miami Rotary Club on March 1 about the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.  Jim, former senior counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Select Committee on Assassinations, discussed how the lack of a definitive resolution of President Kennedy’s murder by both the Warren Commission and his committee and by the avoidance of a hard focus on unexplained associations of Lee Harvey Oswald with the U.S. intelligence agencies contributed to the public’s distrust of government.

Prior to joining the House Select Committee on Assassinations, Jim served as an FBI agent, assistant U.S. attorney in Miami and counsel to the Governor of Florida, Ruben Askew.  Jim has been in private law practice since leaving the Committee in 1978 and joined McLuskey & McDonald in 2009.  Jim focuses his practice in the areas of business litigation and renewable energy.

(Top Photo) Bruce and Gerry Shpiner with Jack McLuskey.  (Bottom Photo) David and Maria McDonald with Bob and Ellen Silverman.  Those pictured above spent an intimate evening with American Songbook singer, Michael Feinstein, at the Vanderbilt Mansion on Fisher Island.  Michael Feinstein with his Orchestra had just finished performing at the Kravitz Center in West Palm Beach and gave his only solo performance in South Florida as a benefit for Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.  Jack McLuskey is the Immediate Past President of Legal Services of Greater Miami and presently chairs the Legal Services Fundraising Program “Together We Must.”

McLuskey & McDonald, P.A. is honored to have been, once again, listed as one of South Florida’s top law firms by the 2011 South Florida Legal Guide. Additionally our AV-rated attorneys, David McDonald and James McDonald (Of Counsel) were listed individually as 2011 South Florida Legal Guide top attorneys in the fields of personal injury, business and construction litigation.  These honors bestowed by fellow attorneys follow similar statewide honors received by our Firm’s attorneys. Previously, partners John McLuskey and David McDonald have been separately recognized by Florida Trend Magazine and Florida SuperLawyers Magazine as Top Attorneys in the State of Florida.  Attorney John Hughes has been recognized as one of Florida’s Top “Up and Coming” Attorneys.

These awards, while flattering to the Firm and its attorneys, are only obtained based on the Firm’s courtroom successes and the quality of the work and representation the Firm offers its clients.  The Firm’s most satisfying reward is derived when clients continue to look to the Firm as “my lawyers” and refer their friends and business associates.

David and Maria McDonald pose for a picture with the Miami Heat’s Big 3 at a recent Miami Heat Season Ticketholder event. McLuskey & McDonald’s clients and friends have enjoyed sitting at center court this season for Heat games.

Firm employees, family members and friends gathered for a fun filled night of baseball to benefit Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.’s Military Legal Advocacy Project which offers free legal services to veterans, military personnel (active duty, guard or reserve) and their families whose lives have been directly impacted by military service.  The Project’s purpose is to resolve civil legal problems that pose a barrier to successful reintegration after military discharge or pose economic and social challenges due to military deployment in these campaigns.  The Project focuses on providing quality legal assistance to appeal denials of Veteran’s Administration benefits in addition to a wide variety of civil legal problems faced by veterans.

Source: Legal Services of Greater Miami

In the midst of a deafening crowd blowing on their vuvuzela horns, David McDonald throws out the honorary first pitch at the Marlins game.  It was Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. night at the game and Dave was asked to represent Legal Services by throwing out the first pitch.  Jared McLuskey (left), Derek Jackson, General Counsel for the Marlins and Legal Services of Greater Miami Board Member, Michael McDonald and Maria McDonald were also present for the pitch.  Jack McLuskey is the immediate past President of Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

David and Maria McDonald attended Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.’s Heart of Giving Celebration at the Margulies Collection in the design district.

Members of the Pinecrest-based McLuskey & McDonald law firm participated in the 2009 Miami Corporate Run, along with 17,000 other runners.  Pictured are the firm’s attorneys and staff, friends, clients and family members who attended the event.  McLuskey & McDonald was led by Trevor McLuskey who finished the race in 20 minutes, followed shortly after by his father, Jack, who ran the course in 27 minutes.  Rumor has it that the participants put back all the calories they burned off in the run at a  post-race party at Monty Trainers in Coconut Grove.  Looks like you guys had a great time!

Source:  Pinecrest Tribune – May 11, 2009-May 24, 2009

At the Leave A Legacy Donor Next Door Luncheon on May 8, 2009, Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc. honored John W. “Jack” McLuskey, President of LSGMI’S Board of Directors and a member of LSGMI’s “Together, We Must” Campaign for Justice Leadership Committee, for his tremendous dedication and heartfelt compassion for the underserved members of our community. The Donor Next Door Luncheon showcases philanthropists in our community who support local nonprofits through monetary donations and volunteer service. Recognized as a generous and loyal donor, McLuskey’s personal philanthropy has been a role model for others in the legal community. By supporting LSGMI’s Unemployment Compensation Project, McLuskey has been able to touch the lives of many families, providing hope to those who have no other means to protect their legal rights.

Source: Legal Services of Greater Miami