Background
McDermott, James Alexander was born on May 2, 1938 in Tulsa. Son of Richard Bertram McDermott and Ruth Lamb.
McDermott, James Alexander was born on May 2, 1938 in Tulsa. Son of Richard Bertram McDermott and Ruth Lamb.
Princeton University (Bachelor of Arts, 1960). University of Michigan (Juris Doctor, 1963). Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, Michigan Law Review, 1962-1963.
Worked at Barnes & Thornburg (Indianapolis, Indiana) specializing in Acquisitions and Mergers, Antitrust, Appellate Practice, Banking, Commercial Transactions, Construction Law, Cooperatives, Corporate, Creditors" Rights, Employee Benefits, Energy, Environmental Law, Estate and Tax Planning and Administration, Federal and State Taxation, Finance, Franchising and Licensing, General Practice, Government and Legislative Services, Healthcare Regulation, Immigration, Insurance, International, International Trade, Joint Ventures, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Media Law, Municipal Finance, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Patent, Public Utilities, Products Liability, Property Taxation, Real Estate, Reorganizations and Bankruptcy, Securities, Software Licensing, Telecommunications, Toxic Tort Litigation, Trade Associations, Trademark and Copyright, Transportation. Admitted to the bar, 1963, Indiana. Order of the Coif. Associate Editor, Michigan Law Review, 1962-1963.
The firm is one of Indiana"s largest with more than 200 attorneys located in six offices.
The firm represents foreign clients in Indiana and the United States and domestic clients internationally.
Founder Penrod Society, Festival Music Society, Indianapolis 1967. Rowing commr.X Pan American Games, Indianapolis, 1987.
Married Renée Rassler, Jan.1, 1986. Children: Melora, Melissa.
