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Shawn McDermott

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Motorcycle accident

Language

English

About

I have practiced law in the 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 in court.  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 attorneys with extensive experience in such matters.  We are also experienced in cases involving PERA Disability Retirement,  life insurance, general insurance denials (bad faith), and general personal injury matters.

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Motorcycle accident

Language

English

Contact

McDermott Law Firm, LLC4600 S. Ulster StreetSuite #800Denver, CO, 80237

Office: (855) 598-3905

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 5, 2012

Shawn and his staff was great. I became a bug in their ear with all my questions. Shawn always answered me truthfully, explaining it so I understood and let me make the decision, even if it meant it would lower his pay. I am grateful I found him and I think we even made a new law together... !!! Mary Sue was great, she always made me understand all the legalese she was sending me. I know if I had a question I could call or email her anytime and she would get back to me asap with any answers I had. I would recommend Shawn and his team to anyone!!

anonymous
February 2, 2011

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 fashion and made me feel I was part of the team. Shawn is extremely knowledge in LTD/ERISA cases and I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone that is considering a lawsuit against their LTD carrier. He is very passsionate in what he does and it shows! Shawn always told it to me straight, gave me every option and let me decide. He's very easy to talk to and will talk to you in laymen terms. His low key, unassuming, but very professional demenor, made him and his staff a pleasure to work with. Again I would l highly recommend Shawn McDermott to represent you.

anonymous
March 13, 2018

I hired Shawn McDermott to represent me when an insurance company stopped paying my long term disability. Shawn was helpful, competent, kind, understanding, astute and tenacious. He explained my options well and was fair. With his help and excellent team we reached a mutually agreeable settlement. Highly recommended.

Mike
January 9, 2018

Appealing long term disability was a frustrating tiring challenge. I turned to Mr. McDermott and staff for help. They are honest, through, compassionate, and passionate. Always taking the time to explain, listen, and take action. They worked diligently and were successful in getting my benefits with CIGNA awarded. Very pleased and grateful for their service. I would highly recommend McDermott Law.

anonymous
January 9, 2018

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. The McDermott team are very communicative, caring and always make themselves available to answer your questions and concerns. I am grateful I have them working with me!

Maria
January 5, 2018

I had filed a short term disability with PERA and UNUM had denied me. I needed someone that was experienced in dealing with them. Mr. McDermott was just that person; he helped me negotiate a reasonable settlement.

Michael
February 8, 2017

My disabilities are extensive and rare. As a part of my disability, I also struggle to relay my thoughts and/or understand situations and conversation making me a tough client to have, or so I thought. I didn't think I'd be able to find an attorney who would be willing to take the extensive amount of extra time and personal care I require. Shawn proved himself to be gentle, caring and kind and truly went to great lengths for my case. I cannot overstate my gratitude. THANK YOU SHAWN

anonymous
June 13, 2016

I've been working with McDermott Law since 2014 on my STD/LTD benefits, and they've done an amazing job. They were successful in getting my benefits awarded and they did it with strong communication with me, well-prepared packages and communication with the insurance company, a superior knowledge of law and my policy, and they did it all while being mindful of my expenditures. I worked mostly with Lisa, and I really appreciate everything she did for me. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I am still working with them today.

Carolyn
June 24, 2014

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) for an individual with the same rare condition I have and the same insurance company I was fighting! He set my expectations realistically by explaining his past experience with this insurance company. I was worried that they would need a lot of involvement from me but they are a well oiled machine. He, the junior attorney and paralegal diligently kept me apprised of everything going on and answered every question I could possibly think of. He is remarkable. He handily won my case and did it with excellent economy of my money. Highly knowledgeable, expedient, experts in ERISA law, outstanding quality of work, excellent use of time/money, kind and always available to the client--these are just a few of his outstanding qualities. During one of the worst experiences of my life, he took control of everything and allowed me to focus on healing while eviscerating the opposing case. A good lawyer is like the lost city of Atlantis. You've heard of it, but doubtful you'd ever find it. Shawn Mcdermott is that lawyer and winning never felt so good.

Maggie
October 18, 2012

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 outstanding, especially ERISA and a disability claim. Not every attorney has the expertise when it comes to actually knowing much in this area. He is also very personable and cares about his clients. The entire staff at the McDermott Law Firm work together to help you win your case. They are always prompt in answering questions, phone calls and emails. I highly recommend Shawn McDermott, Esq. to anyone needing help in winning a case against an insurance company.

anonymous
January 5, 2012

Shawn and his staff was great. I became a bug in their ear with all my questions. Shawn always answered me truthfully, explaining it so I understood and let me make the decision, even if it meant it would lower his pay. I am grateful I found him and I think we even made a new law together... !!! Mary Sue was great, she always made me understand all the legalese she was sending me. I know if I had a question I could call or email her anytime and she would get back to me asap with any answers I had. I would recommend Shawn and his team to anyone!!

anonymous
February 2, 2011

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 fashion and made me feel I was part of the team. Shawn is extremely knowledge in LTD/ERISA cases and I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone that is considering a lawsuit against their LTD carrier. He is very passsionate in what he does and it shows! Shawn always told it to me straight, gave me every option and let me decide. He's very easy to talk to and will talk to you in laymen terms. His low key, unassuming, but very professional demenor, made him and his staff a pleasure to work with. Again I would l highly recommend Shawn McDermott to represent you.

anonymous
March 13, 2018

I hired Shawn McDermott to represent me when an insurance company stopped paying my long term disability. Shawn was helpful, competent, kind, understanding, astute and tenacious. He explained my options well and was fair. With his help and excellent team we reached a mutually agreeable settlement. Highly recommended.

Mike
January 9, 2018

Appealing long term disability was a frustrating tiring challenge. I turned to Mr. McDermott and staff for help. They are honest, through, compassionate, and passionate. Always taking the time to explain, listen, and take action. They worked diligently and were successful in getting my benefits with CIGNA awarded. Very pleased and grateful for their service. I would highly recommend McDermott Law.

anonymous
January 9, 2018

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. The McDermott team are very communicative, caring and always make themselves available to answer your questions and concerns. I am grateful I have them working with me!

Maria
January 5, 2018

I had filed a short term disability with PERA and UNUM had denied me. I needed someone that was experienced in dealing with them. Mr. McDermott was just that person; he helped me negotiate a reasonable settlement.

Michael
February 8, 2017

My disabilities are extensive and rare. As a part of my disability, I also struggle to relay my thoughts and/or understand situations and conversation making me a tough client to have, or so I thought. I didn't think I'd be able to find an attorney who would be willing to take the extensive amount of extra time and personal care I require. Shawn proved himself to be gentle, caring and kind and truly went to great lengths for my case. I cannot overstate my gratitude. THANK YOU SHAWN

anonymous
June 13, 2016

I've been working with McDermott Law since 2014 on my STD/LTD benefits, and they've done an amazing job. They were successful in getting my benefits awarded and they did it with strong communication with me, well-prepared packages and communication with the insurance company, a superior knowledge of law and my policy, and they did it all while being mindful of my expenditures. I worked mostly with Lisa, and I really appreciate everything she did for me. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I am still working with them today.

Carolyn
June 24, 2014

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) for an individual with the same rare condition I have and the same insurance company I was fighting! He set my expectations realistically by explaining his past experience with this insurance company. I was worried that they would need a lot of involvement from me but they are a well oiled machine. He, the junior attorney and paralegal diligently kept me apprised of everything going on and answered every question I could possibly think of. He is remarkable. He handily won my case and did it with excellent economy of my money. Highly knowledgeable, expedient, experts in ERISA law, outstanding quality of work, excellent use of time/money, kind and always available to the client--these are just a few of his outstanding qualities. During one of the worst experiences of my life, he took control of everything and allowed me to focus on healing while eviscerating the opposing case. A good lawyer is like the lost city of Atlantis. You've heard of it, but doubtful you'd ever find it. Shawn Mcdermott is that lawyer and winning never felt so good.

Maggie
October 18, 2012

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 outstanding, especially ERISA and a disability claim. Not every attorney has the expertise when it comes to actually knowing much in this area. He is also very personable and cares about his clients. The entire staff at the McDermott Law Firm work together to help you win your case. They are always prompt in answering questions, phone calls and emails. I highly recommend Shawn McDermott, Esq. to anyone needing help in winning a case against an insurance company.

anonymous
January 5, 2012

Shawn and his staff was great. I became a bug in their ear with all my questions. Shawn always answered me truthfully, explaining it so I understood and let me make the decision, even if it meant it would lower his pay. I am grateful I found him and I think we even made a new law together... !!! Mary Sue was great, she always made me understand all the legalese she was sending me. I know if I had a question I could call or email her anytime and she would get back to me asap with any answers I had. I would recommend Shawn and his team to anyone!!

anonymous
February 2, 2011

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 fashion and made me feel I was part of the team. Shawn is extremely knowledge in LTD/ERISA cases and I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone that is considering a lawsuit against their LTD carrier. He is very passsionate in what he does and it shows! Shawn always told it to me straight, gave me every option and let me decide. He's very easy to talk to and will talk to you in laymen terms. His low key, unassuming, but very professional demenor, made him and his staff a pleasure to work with. Again I would l highly recommend Shawn McDermott to represent you.

anonymous
March 13, 2018

I hired Shawn McDermott to represent me when an insurance company stopped paying my long term disability. Shawn was helpful, competent, kind, understanding, astute and tenacious. He explained my options well and was fair. With his help and excellent team we reached a mutually agreeable settlement. Highly recommended.

Mike
January 9, 2018

Appealing long term disability was a frustrating tiring challenge. I turned to Mr. McDermott and staff for help. They are honest, through, compassionate, and passionate. Always taking the time to explain, listen, and take action. They worked diligently and were successful in getting my benefits with CIGNA awarded. Very pleased and grateful for their service. I would highly recommend McDermott Law.

anonymous
January 9, 2018

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. The McDermott team are very communicative, caring and always make themselves available to answer your questions and concerns. I am grateful I have them working with me!

Maria
January 5, 2018

I had filed a short term disability with PERA and UNUM had denied me. I needed someone that was experienced in dealing with them. Mr. McDermott was just that person; he helped me negotiate a reasonable settlement.

Michael
February 8, 2017

My disabilities are extensive and rare. As a part of my disability, I also struggle to relay my thoughts and/or understand situations and conversation making me a tough client to have, or so I thought. I didn't think I'd be able to find an attorney who would be willing to take the extensive amount of extra time and personal care I require. Shawn proved himself to be gentle, caring and kind and truly went to great lengths for my case. I cannot overstate my gratitude. THANK YOU SHAWN

anonymous
June 13, 2016

I've been working with McDermott Law since 2014 on my STD/LTD benefits, and they've done an amazing job. They were successful in getting my benefits awarded and they did it with strong communication with me, well-prepared packages and communication with the insurance company, a superior knowledge of law and my policy, and they did it all while being mindful of my expenditures. I worked mostly with Lisa, and I really appreciate everything she did for me. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I am still working with them today.

Carolyn
June 24, 2014

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) for an individual with the same rare condition I have and the same insurance company I was fighting! He set my expectations realistically by explaining his past experience with this insurance company. I was worried that they would need a lot of involvement from me but they are a well oiled machine. He, the junior attorney and paralegal diligently kept me apprised of everything going on and answered every question I could possibly think of. He is remarkable. He handily won my case and did it with excellent economy of my money. Highly knowledgeable, expedient, experts in ERISA law, outstanding quality of work, excellent use of time/money, kind and always available to the client--these are just a few of his outstanding qualities. During one of the worst experiences of my life, he took control of everything and allowed me to focus on healing while eviscerating the opposing case. A good lawyer is like the lost city of Atlantis. You've heard of it, but doubtful you'd ever find it. Shawn Mcdermott is that lawyer and winning never felt so good.

Maggie
October 18, 2012

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 outstanding, especially ERISA and a disability claim. Not every attorney has the expertise when it comes to actually knowing much in this area. He is also very personable and cares about his clients. The entire staff at the McDermott Law Firm work together to help you win your case. They are always prompt in answering questions, phone calls and emails. I highly recommend Shawn McDermott, Esq. to anyone needing help in winning a case against an insurance company.

anonymous
January 5, 2012

Shawn and his staff was great. I became a bug in their ear with all my questions. Shawn always answered me truthfully, explaining it so I understood and let me make the decision, even if it meant it would lower his pay. I am grateful I found him and I think we even made a new law together... !!! Mary Sue was great, she always made me understand all the legalese she was sending me. I know if I had a question I could call or email her anytime and she would get back to me asap with any answers I had. I would recommend Shawn and his team to anyone!!

anonymous
February 2, 2011

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 fashion and made me feel I was part of the team. Shawn is extremely knowledge in LTD/ERISA cases and I would highly recommend Shawn to anyone that is considering a lawsuit against their LTD carrier. He is very passsionate in what he does and it shows! Shawn always told it to me straight, gave me every option and let me decide. He's very easy to talk to and will talk to you in laymen terms. His low key, unassuming, but very professional demenor, made him and his staff a pleasure to work with. Again I would l highly recommend Shawn McDermott to represent you.

anonymous
March 13, 2018

I hired Shawn McDermott to represent me when an insurance company stopped paying my long term disability. Shawn was helpful, competent, kind, understanding, astute and tenacious. He explained my options well and was fair. With his help and excellent team we reached a mutually agreeable settlement. Highly recommended.

Mike
January 9, 2018

Appealing long term disability was a frustrating tiring challenge. I turned to Mr. McDermott and staff for help. They are honest, through, compassionate, and passionate. Always taking the time to explain, listen, and take action. They worked diligently and were successful in getting my benefits with CIGNA awarded. Very pleased and grateful for their service. I would highly recommend McDermott Law.

anonymous
January 9, 2018

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. The McDermott team are very communicative, caring and always make themselves available to answer your questions and concerns. I am grateful I have them working with me!

Maria
January 5, 2018

I had filed a short term disability with PERA and UNUM had denied me. I needed someone that was experienced in dealing with them. Mr. McDermott was just that person; he helped me negotiate a reasonable settlement.

Michael
February 8, 2017

My disabilities are extensive and rare. As a part of my disability, I also struggle to relay my thoughts and/or understand situations and conversation making me a tough client to have, or so I thought. I didn't think I'd be able to find an attorney who would be willing to take the extensive amount of extra time and personal care I require. Shawn proved himself to be gentle, caring and kind and truly went to great lengths for my case. I cannot overstate my gratitude. THANK YOU SHAWN

anonymous
June 13, 2016

I've been working with McDermott Law since 2014 on my STD/LTD benefits, and they've done an amazing job. They were successful in getting my benefits awarded and they did it with strong communication with me, well-prepared packages and communication with the insurance company, a superior knowledge of law and my policy, and they did it all while being mindful of my expenditures. I worked mostly with Lisa, and I really appreciate everything she did for me. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and I am still working with them today.

Carolyn
June 24, 2014

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) for an individual with the same rare condition I have and the same insurance company I was fighting! He set my expectations realistically by explaining his past experience with this insurance company. I was worried that they would need a lot of involvement from me but they are a well oiled machine. He, the junior attorney and paralegal diligently kept me apprised of everything going on and answered every question I could possibly think of. He is remarkable. He handily won my case and did it with excellent economy of my money. Highly knowledgeable, expedient, experts in ERISA law, outstanding quality of work, excellent use of time/money, kind and always available to the client--these are just a few of his outstanding qualities. During one of the worst experiences of my life, he took control of everything and allowed me to focus on healing while eviscerating the opposing case. A good lawyer is like the lost city of Atlantis. You've heard of it, but doubtful you'd ever find it. Shawn Mcdermott is that lawyer and winning never felt so good.

Maggie
October 18, 2012

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 outstanding, especially ERISA and a disability claim. Not every attorney has the expertise when it comes to actually knowing much in this area. He is also very personable and cares about his clients. The entire staff at the McDermott Law Firm work together to help you win your case. They are always prompt in answering questions, phone calls and emails. I highly recommend Shawn McDermott, Esq. to anyone needing help in winning a case against an insurance company.