Atty. James Nicholas McDermott

Atty. James Nicholas McDermott

James Nicholas McDermott is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, insurance and 5 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Portland Portland 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About James Nicholas McDermott at a glance

James Nicholas McDermott is a V.P., Gen. Coun. & Secy. based in Portland, Oregon. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on employment, business, m&a, securities, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and Oregon (2002). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2000) and University of California, Irvine (B.A., 1993). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Nicholas McDermott is a lawyer practicing commercial, construction & development, insurance and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 1993, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

James Nicholas McDermott's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

James Nicholas McDermott is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Oregon →

Securities Law

James Nicholas McDermott is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Oregon →

Insurance Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Nicholas McDermott

Where is James Nicholas McDermott's law office located?
James Nicholas McDermott's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Nicholas McDermott handle?
James Nicholas McDermott focuses on employment, business, m&a, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has James Nicholas McDermott practiced law?
James Nicholas McDermott has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James Nicholas McDermott go to law school?
James Nicholas McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James Nicholas McDermott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2000
B.A.
University of California, Irvine
- 1993

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
Oregon
Admitted: 2002

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