Background
McDermott, John R. was born on May 22, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
McDermott, John R. was born on May 22, 1946 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.
University of Rhode Island (Bachelor of Arts, 1969). Boston University (Juris Doctor, 1975. Master of Laws in Taxation, 1982).
Worked at Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, Limited liability partnership (Houston, Texas) specializing in Public Utility, Cogeneration, Administrative. Admitted to the bar, 1975, Rhode Island and United States. District Court, District of Rhode Island.
1980, United States.
Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit. 1984, Maine; 1989, New York (Not admitted Texas). Law Clerk to Rhode Island Superior Court, 1975-1976.
Special Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, State of Rhode Island, 1976-1984.
Member: Rhode Island and Federal Energy Bar Associations.
Member: Rhode Island and Federal Energy Bar Associations.
