Background
McDermott, John Arthur was born on November 23, 1944 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of David E. and Doris L. McDermott.
McDermott, John Arthur was born on November 23, 1944 in Rochester, New York, United States. Son of David E. and Doris L. McDermott.
Bachelor, U. Florida, 1966; Juris Doctor with honors, U. Florida, 1968.
Research assistant to chief judge, Florida Court Appeals, Lakeland, 1969; private practice,, Canon City, Colorado, since 1973; county attorney, Fremont County, Canon City, 1987-1989. City attorney Canon City, Colorado, 1989-1990.
President Fremont Re1 School Board, 1977-1981, member 1975-1981. Board directors West Center Mental Health Clinic, Canon City, 1973-1975. Captain United States Army, 1969-1973.
Member Colorado Bar Association (Vice-President 1984-1985), Colorado Trial Lawyers Association (board directors 1987-1989, 91-97, Executive Committee 1988-1989), Colorado Bar Foundation, 11th Jud.Dist. Bar Association (president 1980-1982, member judicial nominating committee 1980-1981), Association Trial Lawyers American, Lions (press 1985-1986), Elks.
Married Gail Ann Van Putte, September 24, 1965. Children: Shawn, Ashley, Wendy.