Atty. Shawn E. McDermott

Atty. Shawn E. McDermott

Shawn E. McDermott is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, insurance bad faith law and 12 other areas of law.

Denver Denver 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (303) 468-0261

Profile Summary

About Shawn E. McDermott at a glance

Shawn E. McDermott is a Managing Partner based in Denver, Colorado, practicing at McDermott Law, LLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1992), U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1992), and United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1992) and University of Colorado at Boulder (B.S. University, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Denver, Colorado and American Bar Associations The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Denver, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shawn E. McDermott is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, wrongful death law, insurance bad faith law and 12 other areas of law
  • Shawn received a B.S. degree from University of Colorado at Boulder in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Shawn practices at McDermott Law, LLC in Denver, CO

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn E. McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Shawn E. McDermott 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.

Shawn E. McDermott is one of 32,842 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

Shawn E. McDermott is one of 28,053 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Colorado →

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.

Shawn E. McDermott is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Shawn E. McDermott is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Colorado →

Motorcycle Accidents

Shawn E. McDermott is one of 9,889 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawn E. McDermott

Where is Shawn E. McDermott's law office located?
Shawn E. McDermott's law practice is located in Denver, Colorado. The firm is McDermott Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn E. McDermott handle?
Shawn E. McDermott focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Shawn E. McDermott practiced law?
Shawn E. McDermott has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Shawn E. McDermott go to law school?
Shawn E. McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.S. University, 1988).
How can I contact Shawn E. McDermott for a consultation?
You can contact Shawn E. McDermott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Shawn E. McDermott received?
Shawn E. McDermott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1992
B.S. University
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1992
United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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