Atty. Thomas M. McDermott
Thomas M. McDermott is a lawyer practicing advocacy, bankruptcy, child and family and 20 other areas of law.
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Thomas M. McDermott is a divorce, contracts, personal injury, family law, and employment attorney based in Gainesville, Florida. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Alaska (inactive) Alaska Bankruptcy Court U.S. Supreme Court (1999), U.S. District Court, District of Alaska (1999), and Florida (2014). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1997) and Colby College (B.A., 1984). Provides legal services in French. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas M. McDermott is a lawyer practicing advocacy, bankruptcy, child and family and 20 other areas of law
- Thomas received a B.A. degree from Colby College in 1984, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Thomas practices in Gainesville, FL
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Thomas M. McDermott's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas M. McDermott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Thomas M. McDermott is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Florida →
Thomas M. McDermott is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Florida →
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.
Thomas M. McDermott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Thomas M. McDermott is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Thomas M. McDermott is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
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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 Gainesville 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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