Atty. Daniel G. McDermott
Daniel G. McDermott is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, commercial litigation, general liability.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 50+ Years Experience
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About Daniel G. McDermott at a Glance
Daniel G. McDermott is a business, litigation, and maritime attorney based in New York, New York. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in New York (1976), U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York (1976), U.S. District Court Southern District of New York (1976), and U.S. District Court Northern District of New York (2003). Educated at New York Law School, New York, New York (J.D., 1975) and Le Moyne College (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations & Memberships •American Bar Association •Irish American Bar Association of New York •Marine Insurance Claims Association, Board of Directors •Maritime Law Association of the United States •New York State Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel G. McDermott
- Daniel G. McDermott is a lawyer practicing maritime litigation, commercial litigation, general liability
- Daniel G. received a B.A. degree from Le Moyne College in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Daniel G. practices in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel G. McDermott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel G. McDermott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Daniel G. McDermott is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Daniel G. McDermott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel G. McDermott's practice in the field of business, litigation, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel G. McDermott brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, and U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, Daniel G. McDermott can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and maritime, Daniel G. McDermott can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Daniel G. McDermott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel G. McDermott Handles in New York
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