Judge Dennis K. McDermott: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

The Hon. Dennis K. McDermott (Ret.) was a judge for the Madison County Court Multi-Bench in the Sixth Judicial District of New York. The Multi-Bench in Madison County includes its County, Family, and Surrogate’s Courts. He was initially appointed to the position in 2001 and then elected to the seat the following year. McDermott was reappointed in 2012. During his tenure on the bench, he served as an Acting Justice of the Madison County Supreme Court from 2006 to 2007 and from 2009 to 2015. McDermott retired from the bench in 2019.


He was registered as a Republican.


He graduated with his B.A. in history from St. Bonaventure University in 1972. He went on to earn a J.D. from Albany Law School in 1975.


Prior to joining the bench, McDermott practiced as a partner at Nemeti, McDermott, Eppolito, and Hedglon from 1976 to 2001.


He served as a chairman and member of the Committee on Professional Standards. His other memberships included the Sixth Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee, the New York State Judicial Advisory Counsel, and the Madison County Bar Association, of which he was a past president.

Recent Cases by Hon. Dennis K. McDermott

On October 19, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Oct 19, 2015

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On March 10, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Mar 10, 2015

Status

Stayed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Agency Action

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 17, 2015 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2015

Status

Judgment of Divorce,Annulment,Separation

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 10, 2021

On November 14, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 27, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jun 27, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 2, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 24, 2021

On March 14, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 11, 2021

On February 6, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 27, 2021

On January 23, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jan 23, 2014

Status

Dismissal

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2021

On January 17, 2014 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jan 17, 2014

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 03, 2021

On November 27, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Nov 27, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2021

On October 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Oct 07, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On August 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On August 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Aug 07, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On June 7, 2013 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2013

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 25, 2021

On November 26, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Nov 26, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On October 9, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Oct 09, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On September 14, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Sep 14, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 04, 2021

On March 16, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Mar 16, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On January 31, 2012 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jan 31, 2012

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Sep 15, 2021

On August 5, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Aug 05, 2011

Status

Dismissal

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 13, 2021

On July 25, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2011

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Divorce,Separation

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 20, 2021

On June 29, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2011

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

On February 17, 2011 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Madison County. Judge HON. DENNIS K. MCDERMOTT presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2011

Status

Closed

Court

Madison County

County

Madison County, NY

Case Last Refreshed

Oct 22, 2021

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