Atty. William Francis McDermott

Atty. William Francis McDermott

William Francis McDermott is a lawyer practicing products liability litigation, general civil and commercial litigation. William received a degree from Manhattan College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Chicago Chicago 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About William Francis McDermott at a glance

William Francis McDermott is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Morris & Stella. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1978), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic (1979). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1978) and Manhattan College (Bachelor, 1975). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Francis McDermott is a lawyer practicing products liability litigation, general civil and commercial litigation
  • William received a degree from Manhattan College in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • William practices at Morris & Stella in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Francis McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Francis 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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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Francis McDermott

Where is William Francis McDermott's law office located?
William Francis McDermott's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Morris & Stella. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Francis McDermott handle?
William Francis McDermott focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Francis McDermott practiced law?
William Francis McDermott has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did William Francis McDermott go to law school?
William Francis McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (Bachelor, 1975).
How can I contact William Francis McDermott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1978
Bachelor
Manhattan College
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Offic
Admitted: 1979

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