Lawyer Michael P. McDermott, graduated from Siena College, Class of 1983, B.A. Albany Law School Of Union College, Class of 1989, J.D., is now employed by O'Connell and Aronowitz, P.C. at 54 State Street Albany, NY 12207.

While being a member of American Association for JusticeNew York State Bar AssociationNew York State Trial Lawyers AssociationNew York State Defenders AssociationAlbany County Bar AssociationSaratoga County Bar AssociationCapital District Trial Lawyers AssociationCity of Albany Gun Violence Task Force, Michael P. McDermott is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Michael P. McDermott as your lawyer, you should consider whether Michael P. McDermott offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Michael P. McDermott has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Michael P. McDermott's office is located at Albany, NY, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Michael P. McDermott has been admitted in 1971, New York; 1990, US District Court, Northern District of New York;. His or her practice areas include Accidents & Personal Injuries, Criminal Defense, Employment Injuries, Lead Poisoning & Toxic Exposure, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation, Student Defense.

Michael P. McDermott's college and law school education includes Siena College, Class of 1983, B.A., Albany Law School Of Union College, Class of 1989, J.D.. Other biographical background includes BV Distinguished | Mike is President of O'Connell and Aronowitz. He handles plaintiff’s personal injury cases and criminal defense at our firm with a special emphasis in representing children who have suffered brain injuries as a result of lead paint poisoning. Mike has handled or supervised over three dozen homicide prosecutions, trying many of those cases to verdict, and he is a court-appointed special prosecutor in homicide cases in Albany and Rensselaer counties. While in law school, Mike was an Associate Editor of the Albany Law Review. Upon graduation, he entered the Albany County District Attorney’s Office as an assistant district attorney under the Hon. Sol Greenberg. In 1991 he was hired by the Hon. Mary Donohue as Chief Assistant District Attorney of Rensselaer County. After leaving the Rensselaer County DA’s Office, Mike was a partner in the former Albany law firm of Bouck, Holloway, Kiernan and Casey where he specialized in defending insurance carriers in arson cases. In 2002, he returned to the Albany County District Attorney’s Office as Chief Assistant District Attorney under the Hon. Paul A. Clyne. In 2004, Mike was named New York State Arson Prosecutor of the Year by the New York State Fire Investigators Association. Mike continued to serve in the Albany County District Attorney’s Office as Chief Assistant under the Hon. P. David Soares until January of 2007, when he became Of Counsel to our firm. Also in 2007, he was appointed by Gov. Eliot Spitz. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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