Atty. John P. McDermott, Jr.
John focuses his practice on litigation in federal and state courts throughout Florida, including commercial disputes, business torts, personal injury matters, professional malpractice, and first-party property claims.
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John P. McDermott, Jr. is a business and litigation attorney based in Jacksonville, Florida, practicing at Burr & Forman LLP. Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 2020). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Jacksonville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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John focuses his practice on litigation in federal and state courts throughout Florida, including commercial disputes, business torts, personal injury matters, professional malpractice, and first-party property claims
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Jacksonville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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