Atty. Wm Shaw McDermott

Atty. Wm Shaw McDermott

Wm Shaw McDermott is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, commercial disputes and 9 other areas of law. Wm received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years.

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Profile Summary

About Wm Shaw McDermott at a glance

Wm Shaw McDermott is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at K&L Gates LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1975). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D., 1975) and Harvard University (A.B., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Wm Shaw McDermott is a lawyer practicing business, estate planning, commercial disputes and 9 other areas of law
  • Wm received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1971, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Wm practices at K&L Gates LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Wm Shaw McDermott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Wm Shaw McDermott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Wm Shaw McDermott is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Massachusetts →

Employment Law

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

Wm Shaw McDermott is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Wm Shaw McDermott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Wm Shaw McDermott is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Massachusetts →

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 Boston 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 andnue, 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 Wm Shaw McDermott

Where is Wm Shaw McDermott's law office located?
Wm Shaw McDermott's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is K&L Gates LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Wm Shaw McDermott handle?
Wm Shaw McDermott focuses on trusts, estate planning, employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Wm Shaw McDermott practiced law?
Wm Shaw McDermott has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Wm Shaw McDermott go to law school?
Wm Shaw McDermott earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (A.B., 1971).
How can I contact Wm Shaw McDermott for a consultation?
You can contact Wm Shaw 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 Wm Shaw McDermott received?
Wm Shaw McDermott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia School of Law
- 1975
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1975

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