Atty. John J. McDermott III

Atty. John J. McDermott III

John “Jack” McDermott, Esq. is one of the original partners at Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, and has been a member of the New Jersey Bar since 1983. Since joining the firm over 25 years ago, Mr.

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About John J. McDermott III at a glance

John J. McDermott III is a Partner based in Wall, New Jersey, practicing at Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on car accidents, residential, trusts, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1983), New York (1983), and Pennsylvania United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Nort (2007). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Allegheny College (B.A. English, 1978). Active member of Monmouth Bar Association. Serands clients in Wall, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John “Jack” McDermott, Esq. is one of the original partners at Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, and has been a member of the New Jersey Bar since 1983
  • Since joining the firm over 25 years ago, Mr. McDermott has been a major force in its Litigation Department, providing guidance and representation to clients who have suffered personal injury or financial damage
  • Mr. McDermott has tried cases, both jury and bench trials, in most of New Jersey’s 21 counties, including Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex, Somerset, Essex, Atlantic, Mercer, Hudson, Union, Burlington, and Camden
  • Mr. McDermott is responsible, in collaboration with partner, James Maggs, Esq., for many of the outstanding verdicts and settlements reported on the Firm’s website
  • Mr. McDermott attended the University of St. Andrews, Fife, Scotland (Award of Honors, Classics) and graduated from Allegheny College (B.A
  • English, 1978, Cum Laude, Alden Scholar)
  • and Fordham University School of Law (J.D. 1982)
  • Mr. McDermott had also been admitted to the New York Bar
  • the United States District Court, District of New Jersey
  • the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • and the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit

Practice Areas Explained

John J. McDermott III's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Residential Real Estate

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Trusts

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Wrongful Death

John J. McDermott III is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John J. McDermott III

Where is John J. McDermott III's law office located?
John J. McDermott III's law practice is located in Wall, New Jersey. The firm is Maggs McDermott & DiCicco, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. McDermott III handle?
John J. McDermott III focuses on car accidents, residential, trusts, wrongful death, personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has John J. McDermott III practiced law?
John J. McDermott III has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John J. McDermott III go to law school?
John J. McDermott III earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. English, 1978).
How can I contact John J. McDermott III for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 1982
B.A. English
Allegheny College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1983
New York
Admitted: 1983
Pennsylvania United States District Court, District of New Jersey United States District Court, Nort
Admitted: 2007

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