As a generalist within a highly specialized firm, Michael L. McDermott’s practice covers four broad areas: real estate, corporate and partnership transactions, estate planning and family law. Known for taking a personal interest in client matters, Mike’s often the “go-to” lawyer for his partners’ families. He joined the firm after serving as the Administrative Assistant to the Public Administrator of Cook County and became a partner in 1974.
Clients:
Michael focuses his practice on:
- Commercial property taxation issues
- Business partnership transactions
- Estate planning
- Family law
"The ability to interact with my partners without controversies makes life delightful for me. We practice law as gentlemen and gentlewomen."
CIVIC AND PROFESSIONAL ENGAGEMENT
Evans Scholar Foundation, Trustee
National-Louis University, Past Vice Chairman
Niles Township Regular Democratic Organization, Past President
Western Golf Association, Past President
Member of:American Bar Association
Chicago Bar Association
Illinois State Bar Association
bar admissions
Illinois Supreme Court, 1963
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 1963
education
Northwestern University, J.D., 1963
Spring Hill College (Mobile, Alabama), B.S., 1960
government service
Office of the Public Administrator of Cook County, 1963-1966