Laird Macdonald

Principal Rightside Legal

Melbourne, VIC

About Laird

Laird Macdonald, the Principal at Rightside Legal, brings a wealth of experience in personal injury law. Having honed his expertise at major firms such as Maurice Blackburn and Thomson Geer Lawyers, Laird is dedicated to securing justice for clients who have endured catastrophic physical and psychological injuries. His legal acumen has been demonstrated across various courts, including the Supreme, County, and Magistrates’ Courts of Victoria. Known for his effective courtroom presence, Laird has successfully conducted jury trials and overturned adverse decisions by statutory bodies in the Supreme Court. With his journey beginning as an Associate at Maurice Blackburn Lawyers in 2010, Laird advanced to the role of Senior Associate at Thomson Geer, where he served from 2016 to 2018. His leadership continued to shine at Rightside Legal, where he became a Senior Associate in 2018. In his current role, Laird's commitment to clients is evident in his full-time dedication since 2022 as a Senior Lawyer, culminating in his recent appointment as a Partner. Laird's solid educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Laws from Deakin University and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Monash University. His robust combination of education and hands-on legal practice enables him to offer profound insights and effective solutions to his clients.