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also known as McDermott Law LLC
I have practiced law in the Denver, Colorado area since 1992. My office specializes in insurance disputes and personal injury claims. I operate a small practice where we can offer each of our clients personal attention, expert legal advice, and diligent representation. We offer unique legal experiences in the area of long-term disability — including those claims governed by ERISA as well as individual policies - and are one of the few Colorado law firms with extensive experience in such matters. e are also experienced in cases involving PERA Disability Retirement, life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, long-term care insurance, general insurance denials (bad faith), and general personal injury matters.
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33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 1,000 cases
33 years | 50 cases
33 years | 200 cases
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Acquired: 1992
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4600 S. Ulster Street, Suite 800, Denver, CO, 80237
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Posted by Tom | March 26, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Disability Claims
Shawn and Lisa were amazing from my first call to them throughout the entire process. I felt fully prepared for the entire process, understood all the potential ways things could go sideways, and gameplans if they did. Any time I had worries or concerns or questions they were just a phone call or ema...
Posted by anonymous | January 09, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Health Insurance
ERISA LTD reinstatement
If you have an LTD case and have been terminated and need an attorney to look out for you I strongly recommend Shawn, Mary Sue and Shannon! They successfully appealed the termination of my LTD benefits and continued to work with me as the insurance completed their 24 month review to any occupation. ...
Posted by Carolyn | June 24, 2014 | Insurance
Shawn Mcdermott is that one-in-a-million lawyer...
I HIGHLY recommend Mr Mcdermott and his team. I am disabled and my LTD company was trying everything to drop me from their coverage. I believe Mr Mcdermott and his team saved me. He was upfront about his experience with the insurance company I was fighting and had even finished a case (successfully) ...
Posted by Maggie | October 19, 2012 | Insurance
Excellent Disability Attorney
If you are battling an insurance company, you NEED Shawn McDermott. There is no way for the "little person" to have success against the "Big Insurance Companies" going it alone. Mr. McDermott is a shining star in his field. His knowledge of the laws necessary for fighting insurance companies is outst...
Posted by anonymous | February 03, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very personable and knowledgeable lawyer & staff!
Shawn McDermott and his staff helped me with a successful outcome to my lawsuit. Being involved in a lawsuit is a very time consuming and stressful process.. Shawn and his staff made the process less stressful because they always kept me in the loop, always responded to my inquiries in a timely fas...
"Shawn is a well respected lawyer in Colorado and represents his clients well. I would not hesitate to refer my family or friends to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McDermott has initiated and defended cases involving personal injury, products liability, medical malpractice, insurance coverage, bad faith, employee benefits, disability, life and accident insurance claims (involving both ERISA and non-ERISA claims), workers’ compensation, and wrongful death. The emphasis of his practice more than a decade has related almost exclusively to disability and life insurance coverage and bad faith disputes. On numerous occasions over the past 20 plus years, he have acted as lead counsel in state and federal courts litigating benefit claims disputes, arising under ERISA plans, private insurance plans, and the Colorado Public Employee’s Retirement Association (PERA) Disability Retirement Program. At least 90% of his current practice is devoted to disability, life, and accidental death insurance claims disputes. The majority of those claims are governed by ERISA. He has handled hundreds of matters on behalf of ERISA claimants."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn is the go to lawyer in Denver on Plaintiff's insurance disability cases. He knows the law, he has the experience, and he gets great results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McDermott is one of the leading lawyers in Colorado in disability law. His knowledge of disability benefits and law including, ERISA and PERA, is extensive. I highly recommend Shawn McDermott for any dispute involving insurance issues."
"I fully endorse Shawn McDermott. He is smart, diligent and not afraid to take on the big insurance companies. Shawn has earned a reputation throughout Denver for his exceptional work in disability insurance claims. I recommend Shawn without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. McDermott is one of the leading attorneys in Colorado in the field of disability insurance law including ERISA and PERA related claims. I highly recommend his firm for these matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Shawn McDermott is one of the few lawyers in Denver who is very knowledgable about the laws governing employee benefits and the Judges and Migistrates who decide these cases. He is very effective in obtaining employee benefits - especially disability benefits - for his clients. He knows many of the attorneys representing the disability insurance companies. More importantly, they know him and that he is very good at representing persons seeking such benefits. He has educated me on the difficulties faced by someone trying to obtain disability benefits and the importance of retaining a lawyer who works in this area of the law on a daily basis, as he does."
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2022
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Colorado Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, 2010, Super Lawyers Magazine
1992
Austin W. Scott, Jr. Award - Best Oral Argument, Univ of Colorado
1992
Rothgerber Moot Court Competition, Winning Team Member, Univ of Colorado
1996 - Present
Senior Attorney, Law Office of Shawn E. McDermott
1992 - 1996
Associate Attorney, Breit Bosch Levin & Coppola
1992 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Colorado Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Directors (1999-2002)
1992 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1992 - Present
Denver Bar AssociationMember
Order of Judgment in favor of client
Successful result for client on all claims
successful discovery order compelling Liberty Life to produce certain documents
Favorable ERISA discovery order
Favorable insurance "stacking" of policies decision
Favorable judgment upheld
Successful - benefits obtained
favorable discovery order
1992
Juris Doctor
1988
Bachelor of Science
2008
The Impact of HB 1407 on ERISA Health, Life and Disability Claims
2013
2010
2004
English
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