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Shawn E. McDermott

Shawn E. McDermott is the Managing Partner at McDermott Law, LLC in Denver, Colorado, with expertise in disability law, where he has represented clients for over 30 years. His practice also includes personal injury, insurance coverage and bad faith, and ERISA/employee benefits disputes. Admitted to the Colorado Bar in 1992, Shawn also practices before the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. He earned both his B.S. (1988) and J.D. (1992) from the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he graduated with honors and received recognition for excellence in oral advocacy. Shawn’s dedication to client advocacy has earned him ongoing recognition, including selection to Super Lawyers every year from 2011 through 2026, as well as strong peer and client ratings from Martindale-Hubbell and Law Week Colorado.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Shawn E. McDermott

How Can I Figure Out the Date of Disability for My Long-Term Disability (LTD) Claim?

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Last Modified on Dec 27, 2017

When it comes time to file a claim against a long-term disability (LTD) policy, figuring out the date of disability will be pivotal to determining if the claim will be approved or when it becomes payable. Although this date may be relatively clear or definitive…

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Independent Medical Exams (IMEs) for Disability Claims: What to Expect

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Last Modified on Dec 18, 2017

When a claim is filed against a short- or long-term disability policy, the insurance company may request that the claimant attend an independent medical exam (IME). IMEs are basically a visit to a doctor selected by the insurer, during which the nature and severity of…

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Barrister’s Best People’s Choice – Best Disability Lawyer

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Last Modified on Oct 20, 2017

Law Week Colorado just released its annual list of the very best attorneys in Colorado in various practice areas. We’re proud to announce that our own Shawn McDermott has been included. The weekly publication invited its readers “to help track down the most prominent, highest…

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First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company Reverses Disability Insurance Denial of Lung Transplant Claimant

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Last Modified on Jun 14, 2017

McDermott Law, LLC is pleased to announce another success on behalf of a client whose ERISA long-term disability (LTD) and waiver of life insurancepremium (LWOP) denials have now been overturned by First Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company. Our client suffered from several conditions as a…

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4 Essential Steps to Take When Filing Claims for Life Insurance Benefits

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Last Modified on Jun 09, 2017

When you are ready to submit a life insurance claim to an insurance provider, certain steps will have to be taken to ensure the claim is properly submitted and processed. In general, these steps will include (but may not necessarily be limited to): Locate and…

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McDermott Law Opens New Office in Denver Tech Center Area

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Last Modified on Jun 02, 2017

McDermott Law, LLC is pleased to announce the opening of a second office in the Denver Tech Center area. 5750 South Ulster Circle East, Suite 300 Greenwood Village, Colorado 80111 For two decades, McDermott Law, LLC has been helping clients whose disability, life, long-term care…

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