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Law Office of Shawn E. McDermott, LLC

About Shawn E. McDermott — Personal Injury Attorney Serving Aurora, Colorado Springs, and other Colorado Communities

Shawn E. McDermott is an insurance law litigator and personal injury attorney who serves Aurora, Colorado Springs, and the other areas surrounding Denver, Colorado. Shawn handles a wide variety of disputes with insurance companies involving injury, illness, and disease. He has practiced law in Denver since 1992 and has extensive experience litigating cases involving personal injury, insurance coverage and bad faith, disability law, ERISA, and workers' compensation. Shawn has an "Of Counsel" relationship with his father's practice McDermott Law Firm in Canon City, Colorado.

Shawn E. McDermott

Education

Personal injury attorney Shawn E. McDermott graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1992. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in architectural engineering in 1988 from the University of Colorado and spent his first year of law school at the University of San Francisco.

While in law school, Shawn was a member of the Rothgerber Moot Court winning team and received the Austin W. Scott, Jr. Award for Excellence in oral argument.

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Professional Memberships

Shawn E. McDermott is a member of the Denver Bar Association and the Colorado Bar Association. He is also active in the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, and has served on its board of directors. Shawn served for two years as the chairperson for the Young Lawyers Committee as well. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice (formerly Association of Trial Lawyers of America). Shawn is licensed to practice in all Colorado state and federal courts.

Contact our insurance law and personal injury attorney if you live in Aurora, Colorado Springs, or elsewhere in Colorado and may have a case related to your insurance benefits or an injury you sustained in an auto accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall accident, or a related incident.

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Publications

To share his expertise in the area of disability law (ERISA and individual policies) with fellow members of the legal profession, Shawn authored the article "Group Long-Term Disability Coverage and ERISA" — an article that appeared in the May 2004 issue of Colorado Lawyer.

When not in the office, Shawn enjoys spending time with his wife and two young sons. In the summer months he is an avid golfer and fly fisherman; in the winter he enjoys skiing. He looks forward to the day when he can do all three activities with his sons.

Contact Shawn E. McDermott at: shawn@mcdermottlaw.net

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Heather L. Petitmermet

As an associate attorney with the Law Office of Shawn E. McDermott, Ms. Petitmermet is dedicated to assisting her clients in their time of need. Ms. Petitmermet has been associated with the firm since 2005. Her primary legal emphasis is in the arenas of disability law, ERISA claims, and PERA. She is a 2004 graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law. Prior to law school, she attended the University of Colorado for three years, and then transferred to the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a degree in Business Administration.

While in law school, Ms. Petitmermet was an associate editor of the Colorado Journal of International Law and Policy. Her article entitled "The Effect of EU Enlargement on the Environment: A Look at Malta," was published in the Spring 2005 journal.

Ms. Petitmermet is a member of the Denver Bar Association, the Colorado Bar Association, and the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Heather is licensed to practice in Colorado state courts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.

When not working, Ms. Petitmermet spends as much time as possible being active in the beautiful Colorado Mountains. She particularly enjoys hiking with her husband and two dogs during the summer months. Her interests also include photography, playing piano, cooking and travel.

Contact Heather L. Petitmermet at: heather@mcdermottlaw.net

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MarySusan L. Berte

MarySue is a legal assistant. Her responsibilities include handling almost any issue you may have with your insurance company. Her responsibilities are to assist the attorneys and the client with the litigation process from the filing of the lawsuit through trial or settlement. She often becomes a primary point of contact for clients to discuss progress of medical treatment and any problems with the payment of medical bills. MarySue is also the person who obtains copies of important documents needed for your case, including medical records, medical bills, insurance policies, police reports, and so forth. She also contacts clients periodically during the course of their medical treatment to help with any questions they have regarding payment of medical bills and submitting billing to the proper insurance company.

Outside of the office, MarySue spends her time running, hiking, horseback riding, and enjoying many other different outdoor activities. MarySue particularly likes taking her two hound dogs to the park. She enjoys traveling to visit her friends and family as well as to different historical points of interest and national parks throughout the country. MarySue has a passion for music and dedicates her time to attend concerts and to play several different instruments.

Contact MarySusan L. Berte at: marysue@mcdermottlaw.net

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Contact Shawn E. McDermott

Shawn E. McDermott is a dedicated personal injury attorney who works with clients from Aurora, Colorado Springs, and other Colorado communities. The Law Office of Shawn E. McDermott handles cases related to auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, DUI accidents, wrongful death, and more. For a free assessment of your case, please contact Shawn today.

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If you have a case related to insurance law, ERISA, disability law, or personal injury, contact attorney Shawn E. McDermott for quality representation in the Colorado Springs, Aurora, and Denver areas of Colorado.






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Law Office of
Shawn E. McDermott, LLC

The Riverpoint Building
2300 15th Street, Suite 200
Denver, Colorado 80202
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Phone: 866-794-9327
Fax: 303-964-1900

Shawn McDermott is also Of Counsel to the McDermott Law Firm in Canon City, which is owned and operated by John A. McDermott.

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Email Us

For additional information, email the staff at Shawn E. McDermott, LLC.

  • shawn@mcdermottlaw.net
  • marysue@mcdermottlaw.net
  • heather@mcdermottlaw.net
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