Gary, Jon and Jamie are not what you typically think when the term “law firm” comes to mind. They are some of the coolest, most laid back, caring individuals you will ever meet. Thank you guys for changing the stereotype associated with lawyers.

I have been fortunate to have Gary serve as my real estate and corporate council for the past nine years. He is the best business-minded attorney that I have ever had the opportunity to work with. I highly recommend McDermott Law, PLLC to anyone seeking business legal counsel. Gary represents the highest level of integrity and morality. His passion for both his work and client’s wellbeing is one of a kind. I have peace of mind in all of my transactions thanks to Gary’s commitment to excellent service.

After decades of dealing with good and bad attorneys, when it came time for Heaven’s Trail to select one as our trusted advisor, we engaged McDermott Law. As a small business we need legal counsel to help navigate us through the hurdles of growing our business, not a “sales prevention task force” that we pay by the hour. We need a legal team player that understands our business goals and appreciates our efforts to achieve our goals. And when we need help in niche practice areas, McDermott Law has a deep professional bench with the specific talents we need. McDermott Law is essentially our in-house council, without being on the payroll. I’m sure they’re not available 24/7, but it sure seems like they are. We sure appreciate it too.

Gary is an example of the ideal attorney. He provides excellent service to his clients in the fields he serves, he is an excellent communicator, he represents his clients zealously with the highest ethics, and he is conscious of eliminating unnecessary or discretionary legal fees for his clients. I can’t recommend Gary highly enough for anyone seeking legal advice.

Gary is one of the smartest and best lawyers with whom I have worked. He has great business sense and people skills as well, and those skills help him resolve matters effectively and efficiently. It is a rare combination, and I would not hesitate to rely on Gary’s advice on any real estate or corporate matter.

Gary has a great ability to focus on every detail of a contract and still creatively contribute to the overall concept of a transaction. His work ethic is tremendous and he would be a great asset for any transaction team.

Gary is an excellent real estate lawyer who gets results by being practical and goal oriented. He knows how to get a deal done promptly and on time.

Gary is an exceptional Attorney with a successful background in providing services to his clients. He is hard working, reliable, and trustworthy and strives to make his clients a priority. His work ethic and knowledge can support any case presented.

Gary is a hard-working, well-versed and client-centric attorney. He gives sound legal advice and considers the business needs of his clients in making any recommendations. Gary is an honorable attorney and a person with whom it is a pleasure to work.

Gary immerses himself in his client’s businesses. His depth of knowledge gives Gary an immense competitive advantage. I would highly recommend Gary to any business looking for solid business advice.

Gary is a top flight real estate and business lawyer, a trusted confidant, and a professional who is practical and easy to work with. He has both the skills and the personality to be your go-to counsel.

Gary is a true professional with a strong desire to reach the goal set for any task he is requested to perform and the skill set to accomplish the same.

Gary is my “Go-To” legal advisor. He combines expertise and depth of knowledge with wisdom in devising and presenting strategies to the issues I deal with as a commercial real estate practitioner and business owner. He is always willing to go the extra mile with humility. I am glad to number him as a valued friend as well as business associate. I wholeheartedly endorse Gary McDermott to those seeking excellence in legal services and business counsel.

Gary and his team are great to work with, thorough and reliable. All of our clients enjoy their team approach and it is comforting knowing they have our backs and genuinely want to protect and help us in all our endeavors.

Gary is a talented real estate lawyer with extensive commercial lease experience. He’s hardworking and very responsive to clients and opposing counsel. Gary is an efficient problem solver who always keeps one eye on a client’s objectives and bottom line.

Gary is a thoughtful and careful lawyer. I thoroughly enjoyed working with him in our time together at Womble and look forward to crossing paths again.

Gary is a former colleague and is very highly regarded at WCSR. A colleague (to remain unnamed) once referred to him as a superstar. He’s diligent, intelligent and thoughtful and brings exceptional expertise to his projects.

Gary is one of the best contract lawyers in the business. I’ve worked with him many times over the years and he’s always done a great job. He’s a man of integrity and I love working with him.

Gary and team bring a special brand of counsel that I have yet to encounter in all of my years in the business arena. More recently, in establishing my new company Queen City Grounds, I’m far more responsible for the successes (and failures) than any previous job held. With great responsibility comes great risk. With great risk comes difficult decisions. Gary’s general business savvy, discipline, knowledge in his field and genuine approach are second to none. His wisdom has guided us down the right path more times than I can count. I’ve also had the displeasure of working with attorneys who charge inflated fees, create more work than is needed, and, generally speaking, take advantage of the unexperienced. With Gary, you can be assured the advice delivered will be sound, the fees charged will be reasonable/transparent, and, ultimately, you can rest easy knowing you have an attorney who can help reduce or remove the risk from any difficult situation that you may encounter. As our relationship has grown, I’ve come to consider Gary a trustworthy source of advice, a mentor, and simply put – a friend. Thank you Gary, Jamie and Jon for all of exceptional work that you’ve provided. I look forward to many more interactions in the future.

Gary is one of the best Attorneys I have ever dealt with. He is thorough and was key in walking me through my commercial real estate legal proceedings. I recommend him and his firm to all I meet.

As a Title Underwriter, we come into contact with all manner of real estate attorneys, both in the residential and commercial context. I can honestly say that of all of those attorneys, there is none finer than Gary McDermott. Gary knows the law and understands the risks to his clients. We are able to have an intelligent dialogue with him that strikes a balance between taking on risk and giving his clients the very best coverage possible. If I were purchasing a commercial property personally, I would unquestionably use Gary as my lawyer.

Gary, Jon and Jamie all go way further than the extra mile in the level of service(s) they provide. I highly recommend their counsel with the utmost faith in knowing they treat every single client with the greatest care, respect and attention they require/deserve. McDermott Law is by far the best legal team I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

Buffalo Jackson Trading Co is grateful for the quick and efficient work of McDermott Law for helping us sort through our state filings, and helping us secure an SBA loan. Their team jumped right in, and their resources for a small business are priceless!

We were referred to Gary McDermott while looking for an attorney to review a commercial lease. Our retail location will be small in comparison to many companies signing a lease for retail space. Gary treated us the same way I envision he treats larger clients, he understood how important our new business is to us. We could not be more pleased with our experience with McDermott Law, PLLC. Gary is responsive, has a strong eye for detail and explains legal language in a way that is easily understood. In addition, he represented our requests and outstanding issues in a manner than resulted in a solid lease. We can now move forward with opening our new business with confidence. I have never known an attorney that works harder for his clients.

Gary, thank you, thank you for a document that was par excellence!  I appreciate you so much, particularly for protecting me against myself in the crafting of this contract.  Your top priority was to make sure that all the t’s were crossed and all the i’s dotted, and at the same time creating a balance between what each side wanted in our agreement. The obvious thoroughness which was inclusive of each point of compromise was deeply appreciated by all at the table.  I feel blessed to be able to call you “friend” and now for your skills as an attorney!

Gary helped us with our first big business adventure, assisting us with a lease for our Papa Murphy’s location in Indian Trail. From our first meeting, it was clear to us that Gary is not your typical attorney with a “Big Firm” mentality. He was very excited for us and our business venture, and made us feel as if we were his most important client. He and his team’s attention to service and detail was evident from our initial meeting, through the ongoing negotiations, and their continued support and endorsement of our growing business. I highly recommend McDermott Law for all your business law needs.

As an attorney myself, I have seen first-hand the value excellent legal representation can bring to one’s business. Having worked at a large international law firm, I have sat alongside and across from many excellent attorneys over the years, and Gary and his team offer all one could hope for as a small business owner seeking wise, seasoned, and business-minded representation! Because of the boutique nature of his firm, Gary and his team are able to provide the “Big Law” expertise at a lower hourly rate, so that small businesses like mine can have access to top shelf service.

We were so thankful to have Gary’s assistance with the setup of our non-profit organization. Gary’s combination of legal and business acumen is unmatched, and he and his family’s personal investment in our mission has been outstanding. His continued assistance with the legal aspects of our organization, while simultaneously fostering multiple dogs over the last year, has allowed us to focus our efforts on finding other great foster families and forever homes for the dogs that come through our rescue. To have an attorney who serves with such passion deserves recognition. I recommend McDermott Law every chance that I get.

The most impressive part of working with McDermott Law is, they make sure you are on the same page from the beginning and set expectations. Then, they manage to exceed those expectations in every way. I’ve had the privilege to work with the McDermott Law team for some time now taking care of their professional insurance needs. When the time came for my wife to begin her new business, we knew exactly where to go for help. Gary, Jon, Jamie, and the entire McDermott Law team go above and beyond. To say they place a premium on client service is an understatement. I would recommend anyone looking for exceptional legal representation for their business to call McDermott Law.

Good results in the courtroom are often contingent on high quality, litigation-resilient transactional documents. Gary’s thoughtful document preparation reflects his awareness of courtroom risks and the benefits of tight wording. Gary’s work has produced nice litigation resolutions for our clients.

Gary is the best and most business-savvy real estate attorney with whom I have worked in more than two decades practicing law. He combines vast knowledge with a daunting work ethic. His advice is always insightful, strategic, and practical. He has a genuine presence of mind that makes him invaluable in a crisis. His integrity, diligence, and professionalism are a model for the legal profession. He has become an indispensable counselor to us and to our corporate clients.

I am an attorney, so when I was looking to hire an attorney, I KNEW I wanted someone that had vast experience in their field and someone that could help me in very tangible ways. Gary was just that person! He revealed issues to me that I would not have been aware of without him, but he did so in such a kind yet direct way. Gary was also instrumental in my legal matter when things were not going as planned, through no fault of ours. I felt very cared for, heard, and understood in all of my time working with Gary. I highly recommend his work.

I worked with Gary on a transaction which was recently concluded after many starts and stops and changes. He hung in there with me and was always focused on identifying and documenting issues which were in my best interest. I found him to be very responsive and knowledgeable as well as reasonable in billing rates. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs a great attorney.

I have had the pleasure of working together with Jon Cook in the representation of a variety of corporate and individual clients. Jon has proven himself to be a smart, versatile attorney, capable of adapting to and meeting the unusual demands of our clients’ unusual circumstances. McDermott Law and its clients are fortunate to have Jon’s advice and counsel. I have recommended Jon’s services to my clients and will continue to do so.

Jon is a terrific, client focused lawyer who is able to serve his clients with the utmost of professionalism while also protecting their interests.

Jon is a very talented, versatile, and personable attorney. He exceeds expectations regularly and is a great person to have on your team. I would highly recommend Jon.

I worked with Jon when he was at Kilpatrick Townsend (then Kilpatrick Stockton). Jon always impressed me as a careful, thorough lawyer who anticipated problems and came up with creative solutions. He was an effective advocate for his clients’ interests. In addition, he was always pleasant to work with and was never flustered in even the most stressful situations. Jon is an excellent lawyer and I recommend him very highly.

I supervised Jon and several other associates on two major loan review projects. Each project required a high degree of attention to detail – as well as the ability to identify, analyze and resolve loan document issues in quick order. Jon’s performance was exemplary in all respects and, despite the constant pressure to complete the projects within rigid time frames, Jon maintained a calm and confident demeanor throughout. Simply put, Jon is the type of attorney you’d want on your side. He’s smart, reliable, practical and has an engaging personality.

I found Jon to be an intelligent, thoughtful, hard working attorney that took his job seriously for himself and his clients. He was one of those guys that you immediately felt comfortable around and knew you could trust. I worked with him on various financings, including defeasances, assumptions and transfers of interest. He was able to navigate the transactions well, knowing when to ask questions, being attentive to detail, great with tight timelines and the client ended up with great work product. I would highly recommend him as an attorney to any client that is looking for someone that is hard working, knowledgeable, trustworthy and diligent.

Gary, Jon and Jamie all go way further than the extra mile in the level of service(s) they provide. I highly recommend their counsel with the utmost faith in knowing they treat every single client with the greatest care, respect and attention they require/deserve. McDermott Law is by far the best legal team I’ve ever had the pleasure of working with.

Buffalo Jackson Trading Co is grateful for the quick and efficient work of McDermott Law for helping us sort through our state filings, and helping us secure an SBA loan. Their team jumped right in, and their resources for a small business are priceless!

Being a new business owner, who didn’t know who she could trust, I must say that Jon Cook was absolutely superb at making me feel comfortable and safe! Jon’s exceptional knowledge and his impeccable professionalism, is sprinkled with the exact amount of sincere interest in whatever you are passionate about to ensure you are never in need of another attorney. Jon is approachable, never stuffy, never full of himself, and always ready to go above and beyond. His fun personality and obvious integrity make him the only choice for me and my dream come true; Treasure’s Academy.

Gary, Jon and Jamie are not what you typically think when the term “law firm” comes to mind. They are some of the coolest, most laid back, caring individuals you will ever meet. Thank you guys for changing the stereotype associated with lawyers.

Working with Jon Cook through a number of avenues and community involvement, he’s shown that he’s intelligent, hard-working and has the upmost integrity. All are essential for truly helping his clients. He’s a great representation of what McDermott Law is all about.

It’s scary starting a business because you constantly stare into the abyss of not knowing what to do next or if you’re even doing it right. The staff at McDermott Law are great for guiding that light to create clarity and peace of mind starting a business. Jon Cook’s counsel is truly exceptional because he listens, understands and helps you fulfill your needs in business organization. I highly recommend the services of McDermott Law.