Atty. Patrick B. McDermott
Patrick B. McDermott is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, corporate law and 9 other areas of law.
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Patrick B. McDermott is an Attorney based in Newport News, Virginia, practicing at McDermottWard. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1977) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia, U.S. Bankruptcy Court and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at College of William & Mary (J.D., 1977) and Montclair State College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hampton. Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Patrick B. McDermott is a lawyer practicing elder law, trusts and estates, corporate law and 9 other areas of law
- Patrick received a B.A. degree from Montclair State College in 1973, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Patrick practices at McDermottWard in Newport News, VA and 1 other location
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Patrick B. McDermott is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport News are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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