Atty. Matthew Buchan McDermott

Atty. Matthew Buchan McDermott

Matthew Buchan McDermott is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years.

New York New York 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Matthew Buchan McDermott at a glance

Matthew Buchan McDermott is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at DLA Piper LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New York (2010). Educated at Washington & Lee University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Washington & Lee University (B.A. English, 2004). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Matthew Buchan McDermott is a lawyer practicing corporate and securities
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Washington & Lee University in 2004, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Matthew practices at DLA Piper LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Buchan McDermott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Where is Matthew Buchan McDermott's law office located?
Matthew Buchan McDermott's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is DLA Piper LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Buchan McDermott handle?
Matthew Buchan McDermott focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew Buchan McDermott practiced law?
Matthew Buchan McDermott has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Matthew Buchan McDermott go to law school?
Matthew Buchan McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. English, 2004).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University School of Law
- 2007
B.A. English
Washington & Lee University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2010

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