Since 1979, Dan McDermott has handled all types of civil litigation including cargo recovery matters, maritime personal injury cases and complex insurance litigation. Together with Patrick J. Foley and Thomas P. Parry, Dan handled the liquidation of all the syndicates in the New York Insurance Exchange and represented the New York Security Fund in winding up the Exchange in the New York Supreme Court with approval by the superintendent of Insurance.
In addition to his litigation skills, Dan has been very active in the maritime and marine insurance field. Dan has been a director of the Marine & Insurance Claims Association for 25 years and has been its only president since it was incorporated in 1991. He has also been active in the Maritime Law Association (MLA) and is presently chair of the Uniformity of U.S. Laws Committee. Dan has written two amicus curiae briefs to the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the MLA. He is also a member of the nominating committee which selects the board and officers of the association.
Dan is recognized in Chambers USA, 2010, as a leading lawyer in shipping litigation. As reported to Chambers by peers and clients, Dan "has extensive litigation experience covering personal injury, insurance coverage, and cargo litigation and attracts praise for his 'astute mind and practical, straight-shooting approach.' Clients add 'talented and knowledgeable....always 100% cEdEdommitted to the case.' "
From 2008 to the present, Dan has attained the distinction of being identified by his peers as a New York Super Lawyer. He has also been named to Best Lawyers in America® for 2009, and 2010.
After graduating from New York Law School in 1975, Dan became a hearing officer for the New York City Conciliation & Appeals Board handling disputes between landlords and tenants under the Rent Stabilization Law. Dan then went on to work as a court attorney in the New York State Supreme Court, New York County. Dan wrote decisions on motions submitted to various judges involving myriad of civil lawsuits.
Dan has been active in the affairs of his alma mater, New York Law School, and has acted as maritime mentor to several law students interested in the maritime field of law. He has sat as a judge in New York Law School's National Moot Court Competition and has participated in International Law Day at the school, advising students about the practice of maritime law.
Published Works
· Amicus Brief in Support of Petitioner in the case of Magnolia Industrial Fabricators v. Devon Louisiana Corp. on appeal to the Supreme Court from the Fifth Circuit, Co-Author
Classes/Seminars Taught
· Does the Longshore Harbor Worker's Compensation Act Preempt New York State Labor Law in Marine Construction Accidents? - Marine Claims and Recovery Forum, March 2011
· AIMU/MICA - Global Networking Conference - Keynote Speaker and Panelist, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 2009
· Maritime Law Association of the United States -Punitive Damages in Maritime Law, 2008
· Maritime Law Association of the United States, Uniformity of Maritime Law, New York City; Uniformity of Maritime Law, Ft. Meyers, Florida, 2007
· Marine Claims Managers, New York City; Rule B Attachments - Electronic Funds Transfer, New York City, 2006
· Maritime Law Association of the United States, Vessel & Seaman Status, New York City
· Marine & Insurance Claims Association, New York City
Past Employment Positions
· McDermott & Radzik
Associations & Memberships
· American Bar Association
· International Cargo Security Council, By-Laws Committee, Chair
· Irish American Bar Association of New York
· Marine Insurance Claims Association, Board of Directors
· Maritime Law Association of the United States, Uniformity of U.S. Maritime Law Committee, Chair
· New York State Bar Association
Honors & Awards
· AV® Preeminent™ by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
· Best Lawyers in America, 2009 - Present
· Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Transportation / Admiralty, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
· New York Super Lawyer, 2008, 2009, 2010
Year Joined Organization: 2009
Publications
On the Pulse...Our Maritime Litigation Practice Group
Defense Digest Article · December 1, 2011
What is maritime law? The terms "maritime" and "admiralty" are frequently used interchangeably. "Admiralty" refers to the body of law and procedures that govern matters related to the carriage of goods or passengers on..., Defense Digest, Vol. 17, No. 4, December 2011
Federal Maritime Law Preempts State Law Remedies For Incident Occurring On A Vessel On Navigable Water
Defense Digest Article · September 1, 2010
New York - Maritime , Key Points: Choice of law--federal maritime or state labor law--can have profound effect. Structure on navigable water can be classified as "vessel" if capable of being used as a..., Defense Digest, Vol. 16, No. 3, September 2010
On the Pulse...Profile of Our NY2 Office
Defense Digest Article · June 1, 2010
Office windows overlooking the South Street Seaport and the Brooklyn Bridge, which spans the East River between Manhattan and Brooklyn, provide a perfect nautical setting for MDWC&G's newest addition to the firm. We are proud to announce..., Defense Digest, Vol. 16, No. 2, June 2010
News
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin (MDWC&G) Welcomes Aboard Maritime Litigation Attorneys of the Law Firm McDermott & Radzik
January 4, 2010
Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin is pleased to announce the addition of the maritime litigation attorneys Daniel McDermott and Edward Radzik, as well as seven of theircolleagues. This dedicated group of admiralty attorneys will not only enhance MDWC&G's maritime practice, but...