Atty. John Michael McDermott

Atty. John Michael McDermott

John Michael McDermott is a lawyer practicing tort, insurance defense. John received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years.

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Profile Summary

About John Michael McDermott at a glance

John Michael McDermott is a personal injury and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1968). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1968) and Northern Illinois University (B.A., 1962). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Michael McDermott is a lawyer practicing tort, insurance defense
  • John received a B.A. degree from Northern Illinois University in 1962, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • John practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

John Michael McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Michael McDermott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Michael McDermott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

John Michael McDermott is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Michael McDermott

Where is John Michael McDermott's law office located?
John Michael McDermott's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Michael McDermott handle?
John Michael McDermott focuses on personal injury, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has John Michael McDermott practiced law?
John Michael McDermott has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
Where did John Michael McDermott go to law school?
John Michael McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1968); (B.A., 1962).
How can I contact John Michael McDermott for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1968
B.A.
Northern Illinois University
- 1962

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1968

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