Sam McDermott
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Member of CLM Since: 2013
CLM Committees
No information available.
CLM Contributions
- Speaker - 2017 CLM Management and Professional Liability Conference
- Speaker - 2017 CLM Orange County Chapter Education and Networking Event - 4/20
- Speaker - 2019 CLM Orange County Chapter Education and Networking Event - 4/25
- Speaker - 2020 Cyber, Management and Professional Liability Conference
Articles
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Practice Areas
- Construction/Real Estate/Surety
- Product Liability
- Professional Liability
- Cyber Liability
- Social Media/Technology (Data Security/Privacy)
- Employment Liability/Litigation
Biography
Sam McDermott is the managing partner of Wood, Smith Henning & Berman's Orange County office. A highly experienced litigator, Sam handles some of the most complex and challenging matters within the firm. A skilled orator and widely sought speaker, Sam's practice spans across a wide array of construction, tort and environmental issues. Sam's construction practice alone reaches across several different disciplines, including construction payment disputes, design-build construction, schedule impact damages, onsite injuries, workplace regulations, prevailing wage claims, professional liability, construction quality and defect issues. Sam has been with the firm since its inception, and has overseen the Orange County office's growth since it opened in 1998. Sam is highly involved in industry and community organizations, including the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) and the Public Law Center. Sam is married with twin boys. He and his family are heavily involved in their Christian faith, their church, their sporting activities, and outdoor recreational activities.
Education
- High School (or equivalent)
- University Of San Diego, Bachelor’s Degree
- University Of Southern California, Juris Doctor
Admissions/Licenses
- Bar Admissions: CA