Atty. Paul M. McDermott

Atty. Paul M. McDermott

Paul M. McDermott is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law.

Waltham Waltham 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (859) 347-0279

Profile Summary

About Paul M. McDermott at a glance

Paul M. McDermott is a business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Waltham, Massachusetts. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1987). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1986) and Harvard College (A.B., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Waltham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul M. McDermott is a lawyer practicing corporate, securities, mergers and acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard College in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Paul practices in Waltham, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul M. McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul M. 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul M. McDermott is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Massachusetts →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waltham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul M. McDermott

Where is Paul M. McDermott's law office located?
Paul M. McDermott's law practice is located in Waltham, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul M. McDermott handle?
Paul M. McDermott focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Paul M. McDermott practiced law?
Paul M. McDermott has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Paul M. McDermott go to law school?
Paul M. McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (A.B., 1982).
How can I contact Paul M. McDermott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Paul M. McDermott received?
Paul M. McDermott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1986
A.B.
Harvard College
- 1982

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1987

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