About
Our Story

Built on
Principle.

Founded in 1994, McGann & McDermott was built around a single conviction: that every client, regardless of means, deserves trial-ready representation from attorneys who treat their case as their own.

1994

Founded

57 yrs

Combined Experience

3,200+

Cases Resolved

Firm History

Three Decades
of Fighting.

What began as a solo practice in a walk-up office on Fulton Street has grown into one of New York's most respected trial firms — without ever compromising the personal attention that defines how we work.

1994

Firm Founded

Patrick McGann opens solo practice in lower Manhattan after 8 years at Skadden Arps.

1997

Partnership Formed

Caitlin McDermott joins as partner, expanding practice into family law and business litigation.

2003

Landmark Verdict

$22M jury verdict in Halston v. Metropolitan Transit Authority sets precedent for premises liability.

2011

Midtown Expansion

Firm relocates to flagship offices at 575 Fifth Avenue to serve growing client base.

2019

Super Lawyers Recognition

Both partners named to New York Super Lawyers Top 100 list for the fifth consecutive year.

2024

$2 Billion Recovered

Total cumulative client recoveries surpass $2 billion across all practice areas.

The Attorneys

Your Advocates.

Patrick J. McGann, Founding Partner at McGann & McDermott, professional legal portrait, warm office setting
Personal Injury · Criminal Defense

Patrick J. McGann

Founding Partner

Patrick McGann has spent over 30 years in New York courtrooms earning a reputation as one of the city's most formidable trial lawyers. Known for his meticulous preparation and relentless advocacy, he has secured over $1.4 billion in verdicts and settlements for injured clients and their families. Patrick is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2004.

Education

J.D., Columbia Law School, 1992 · B.A. magna cum laude, Fordham University, 1989

Bar Admissions

New York · New Jersey · U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Top 100, 2010–2026
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2004–2026
  • ATLA Trial Lawyer of the Year, 2018
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Caitlin A. McDermott, Founding Partner at McGann & McDermott, professional legal portrait, warm office setting
Family Law · Business Litigation

Caitlin A. McDermott

Founding Partner

Caitlin McDermott brings surgical precision and deep empathy to every matter she handles. Her family law practice is built on protecting her clients' most important relationships, while her business litigation work has resolved disputes for companies ranging from startups to Fortune 500 subsidiaries. She is a member of the American Bar Association's Family Law Section and serves on the board of the New York Women's Bar Association.

Education

J.D., NYU School of Law, 1997 · B.A., Georgetown University, 1994

Bar Admissions

New York · Connecticut · U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y.

Recognition

  • Super Lawyers Top 100, 2014–2026
  • Best Lawyers in America, 2009–2026
  • NYWBA President's Award, 2021
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Our Principles

How We
Work.

These are not marketing slogans. They are the operational commitments that define every client relationship at this firm.

Honest Assessment

We tell you the truth about your case — even when it's not what you want to hear. No false promises, no inflated expectations.

Personal Attention

Every client speaks directly with a named partner. You will never be handed off to a paralegal for substantive case decisions.

Trial Ready Always

We prepare every case for trial from day one. This posture consistently produces better settlements and better verdicts.

Absolute Confidentiality

Your information stays within these walls. We take attorney-client privilege as seriously as the case itself.

“We only win when you win. That alignment drives everything we do.”

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