The Way Forward with Alec Zeck

Ep 200: Freedom With Equity with Andrew William Macdonald

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Nov 7, 2025
Andrew William Macdonald, a former firefighter and now an equity law teacher, shares his transformative journey into equity jurisprudence. He discusses how fairness, rather than confrontation, helped him clear IRS liens and dismiss felony charges. Andrew explores the historical roots of equity, its global applicability, and the principles that guide its practice. Listeners learn how to navigate legal challenges using inquiry questions, understand currency, and the significance of consent in legal matters. His success stories, including cases related to January 6th, spotlight equity's potential for real-world change.
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Equity As The Bridge To Remedy

  • Equity bridges natural law and commercial Admiralty/Maritime law to provide remedy when life demands it.
  • Andrew Macdonald frames equity as a higher-vibration, honor-based approach versus confrontational common-law tactics.
ANECDOTE

Facing Felonies — Case Dismissed

  • Andrew faced felony charges, used equity-focused questioning in court, and the judge dismissed the case and discharged bonds.
  • He credits equity principles for transforming a potential 12-year prison sentence into a complete dismissal.
ANECDOTE

Calm Inquiry At A Store During COVID

  • During COVID, Andrew calmly questioned a store manager's authority to impose mask rules and was allowed to pay his bill without confrontation.
  • He uses gentle inquiry to compel performance in everyday encounters rather than escalate to conflict.
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