Atty. Deborah Ann McDermott

Atty. Deborah Ann McDermott

Ms. Deborah Ann McDermott is a lawyer practicing trust & estate planning, tax, non-profit & tax exempt and 4 other areas of law.

Durham Durham 12 yrs experience 12 year
Call (984) 733-1504 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Deborah Ann McDermott at a glance

Deborah Ann McDermott is a trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2014). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2014) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Mathematics, 1998). Active member of North Carolina Bar North Carolina Bar Association Durham County Bar Association. Serands clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Deborah Ann McDermott is a lawyer practicing trust & estate planning, tax, non-profit & tax exempt and 4 other areas of law
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1998, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Deborah practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Ann McDermott's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Deborah Ann McDermott is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

Probate

Deborah Ann McDermott is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Deborah Ann McDermott is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Deborah Ann McDermott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Deborah Ann McDermott is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Ann McDermott

Where is Deborah Ann McDermott's law office located?
Deborah Ann McDermott's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Ann McDermott handle?
Deborah Ann McDermott focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Deborah Ann McDermott practiced law?
Deborah Ann McDermott has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Deborah Ann McDermott go to law school?
Deborah Ann McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A. Mathematics, 1998).
How can I contact Deborah Ann McDermott for a consultation?
You can contact Deborah Ann McDermott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2014
B.A. Mathematics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1998

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2014

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