Atty. Matthew James McDermott

Atty. Matthew James McDermott

Matthew James McDermott is a lawyer practicing commercial liability litigation, construction accidents, products liability and 5 other areas of law. Matthew received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years.

White Plains White Plains 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew James McDermott at a glance

Matthew James McDermott is an Attorney based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Goldberg Segalla LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, product liability, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (1995), New York (1996), and U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York (1996). Educated at Western New England College School of Law (J.D., 1995) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B., 1991). Active member of Tort, Insurance and Compensation Law Section) Bar Associations Defense Research Institute (Governmental Liability Committee, Bronx County and New York State. Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew James McDermott is a lawyer practicing commercial liability litigation, construction accidents, products liability and 5 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Matthew practices at Goldberg Segalla LLP in White Plains, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew James McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew James 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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

Matthew James McDermott is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Construction Accidents

Matthew James McDermott is one of 4,144 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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 White Plains 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew James McDermott

Where is Matthew James McDermott's law office located?
Matthew James McDermott's law practice is located in White Plains, New York. The firm is Goldberg Segalla LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew James McDermott handle?
Matthew James McDermott focuses on business, workers comp, product liability, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Matthew James McDermott practiced law?
Matthew James McDermott has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Matthew James McDermott go to law school?
Matthew James McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (A.B., 1991).
How can I contact Matthew James McDermott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Western New England College School of Law
- 1995
A.B.
College of the Holy Cross
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 1995
New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
Admitted: 1996

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