About

Paul M. McDermott, Esq., specializes in Marital and Family Law in Sarasota, Florida. With experience in litigation, mediation, and collaboration, he is dedicated to advocating for his clients to the fullest extent of the law. Paul M. McDermott, Esq., is a lawyer who practices exclusively in the area of Marital and Family Law in Sarasota, Florida. With years of experience as a trial lawyer in Virginia, he founded McDermott Law Offices, PLLC in Florida and now serves clients in the 12th Judicial Circuit, which includes Manatee County and Sarasota County. Mr. McDermott is a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Law Mediator, as well as trained in Collaborative Divorce Law. This emerging field in Alternative Dispute Resolution focuses on resolving cases with a team approach, utilizing professionals from various disciplines to collaborate with a Facilitator or mediator. This approach aims to resolve family law cases in a more transparent, respectful, and cost-effective manner compared to traditional litigation. With a personal representation of over 1,500 clients, Lawyer Paul McDermott is prepared to put his experience to work for you. To discuss the best strategy for your case, call today for a consultation at (941) 225-2550.

Legal Issues

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father s Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Certificates

Guardian ad litem
Supreme Court of Virginia

Family Law Mediator
Supreme Court of Florida

Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  McDermott Law Offices, PLLC (FL)
  2016
• Managing Partner
  Beaulieu Law Group, P.A. (FL)
  2015
• Partner
  Paul M. McDermott, P.C. (VA)
  2005
• Associate Lawyer
  Gross & Robinson, PC (VA)
  2002

Education

Associations

Costs

• Payment With Credit Card
  MasterCard, Visa, Discover, Debit Cards
• Retaines and Rates
  $150.00 consultation fee (consult fee is applied toward retainer amount if you retain our firm);

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