McDonald, Daniel W.: - Daniel McDonald is a semi-retired intellectual property lawyer, author of From Savvy Saver to Smart Spender, and creator of the www.retirementtaxsaver.com website and retirement calculator. He is also a financial coach. Dan has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a law degree, both from the University of Minnesota. Dan has been an attorney for over 36 years, admitted in Minnesota, Georgia, and various federal district courts, appellate courts, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is also a registered patent agent authorized to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. He has been recognized for many years as a SuperLawyer(R) and U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyer(R), as well as Minnesota Lawyer's 2015 Attorney of the Year. Dan has successfully presented and defended against dozens of multi-million-dollar patent, trademark and copyright claims. He has volunteered in many roles at the University of Minnesota, including Chair of the Alumni Association, and received the University's Alumni Service Award. Dan currently enjoys semi-retirement in Naples, Florida and enjoys bicycling, kick boxing, time with his five children and their significant others and animals, and traveling with his wife Kim. He can be reached at dan@RetirementTaxSaver.com.