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Atty. Francis A. McDermott

Atty. Francis A. McDermott

Mr. Francis A.

McLean McLean 55 yrs experience 55 year
Call (571) 648-1520 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Francis A. McDermott at a glance

Francis A. McDermott is a Partner based in McLean, Virginia, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1971), U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1972), U. S. Supreme Court (1975), and District of Columbia (2018). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1970) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Fairfax Bar Association. Serands clients in McLean, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Francis A. McDermott is a lawyer practicing land use & zoning, residential, real estate and 7 other areas of law
  • Francis received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1965, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Francis practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in McLean, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Francis A. McDermott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Francis A. McDermott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Francis A. McDermott is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Commercial Real Estate

Francis A. McDermott is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

Francis A. McDermott is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Francis A. McDermott is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

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 McLean 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Francis A. McDermott

Where is Francis A. McDermott's law office located?
Francis A. McDermott's law practice is located in McLean, Virginia. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Francis A. McDermott handle?
Francis A. McDermott focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Francis A. McDermott practiced law?
Francis A. McDermott has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Francis A. McDermott go to law school?
Francis A. McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (A.B., 1965).
How can I contact Francis A. McDermott for a consultation?
You can contact Francis A. 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.
What awards or recognition has Francis A. McDermott received?
Francis A. McDermott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1970
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1971
U. S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1972
U. S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2018

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