Wm Shaw McDermott
Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP • Boston, MA
Estate PlanningPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(866) 552-4794
Address
State Street Financial Center, Boston, MA, 02111-2901, US
Professional
About
Wm Shaw McDermott is an attorney with Kirkpatrick & Lockhart Preston Gates Ellis LLP in Boston, Massachusetts, where he focuses his practice on estate planning. Serving clients from the State Street Financial Center in the heart of Boston, he works with individuals and families seeking practical, thoughtful guidance on protecting assets, preserving wealth, and preparing for the future. His practice is centered on helping clients navigate the legal and financial considerations that come with creating estate plans tailored to their goals, family circumstances, and long-term priorities. In his estate planning work, Mr. McDermott takes a careful and client-focused approach, recognizing that every plan should reflect the unique needs of the person or family it is designed to serve. He is committed to providing clear communication and dependable counsel throughout the planning process, helping clients better understand their options and make informed decisions with confidence. Whether addressing foundational planning concerns or more complex estate matters, he aims to deliver solutions that are both practical and well-considered. Mr. McDermott’s practice reflects a dedication to helping clients build lasting plans that support financial security and peace of mind. Through attentive representation and a measured, strategic approach, he assists clients in establishing estate planning strategies designed to protect what matters most.
About Estate Planning Law
Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.
Credentials
Education
1975 University of Virginia School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1971 Harvard University AB
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
Associations
2013 - Present Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Chairman and Director 2003 - Present Boston Bar Foundation Trustee Boston Bar Association, Litigation Section Member Boston Bar Foundation Society of Fellows Chairman Union Internationale des Avocats, Tort Law Commission President
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