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If you want a meek and mild attorney with a stuffy attitude, I'm not your guy. I come from hard working parents who set high standards for me. No excuses. Just because we're working class doesn't mean we don't expect you to go to college and then maybe medical school or law school. Just because you're the littlest kid in school doesn't mean you don't have to fight the bully back. And so it has been. I went to college and into the Marine Corps as my mother and father expected me to. Ever since, I have been, sort of feisty. That is how I handle the courtroom. I am not mean or cruel to other attorneys or their clients, but, I never let them walk over me or my client. I opened my practice in 1992 after working in the oil and gas field with my wife (pictured) as my secretary. I wasn't born in Texas, but I have lived here 40+ years, and raised three little native Texans. I would like to get to know you.
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35 years | 3,000 cases
35 years | 200 cases
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1983
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2006
202 Travis St., Ste 210, Houston, TX, 77002
15 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
I highly recommend John
This summer I showed up to pre trial without a lawyer and lost temporary custody of my child. After months of searching for an affordable lawyer my boyfriend found John. His rate was at least $1000 lower than any other attorney I contacted. Throughout trial John was very professionally and he fought ...
Posted by LIsat | March 05, 2013
Good lawyer
Mr. McDermott is VERY reasonable in his pricing and did a good job. I have had lawyers who charged a lot more and did a lot less.
Posted by Nikki | January 30, 2013 | Divorce & Separation
GOOD EXPERIENCE
He filed the paperwork on time, Emailed me copies, stayed in touch, got me a good settlement and the divorce I needed. I am very pleased with his work, his integrity, and his fee. No complaint at all. Good lawyer.
Posted by Sarah | October 09, 2011 | Child Custody
Good Lawyer
I am a young mother with a small child. My husband abused me and threw me out of our house. I had no money and no help from anyone, so I was sure my husband was going to get custody of our three-year-old. I found Mr. McDermott in the Greensheet and he was very nice and reasonable about a payment plan...
Posted by anonymous | October 06, 2011 | Divorce & Separation
HELL OF A GREAT JOB
I hired John Mcdermott to get me out of a hell of a bad marriage that was going from bad to disaster. Wife drank, did drugs, and cheated on me and abused our son Pepe. The Ex, and yes she is an Ex now, was a brilliant maniputor and capable of telling the most outrageous lies that twisted every innoce...
"I endorse this lawyer. John has been doing family law for a long time. He fights for his clients and has a direct approach with no appetite for games. I respect any opposing counsel that will give it to me straight."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2006.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2006
updated on 06/04/2007Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2004
updated on 06/04/2007Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
1972
Cum Laude, University of Northern Iowa
1992 - Present
Attorney, John McDermott, Attorney at Law
1971 - 1979
Forward Observer, United States Marine Corps
2012 - Present
Texas Family Law LawyersMember
The Court of Appeals ruled than any effort, even negotiating a lower attorney fee in her case was sufficient evidence to prove this.
1982
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
Law of Majestas and Roman Marital Property
English
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