Janie McDermott
About Janie McDermott
Janie McDermott is a lawyer based in Waterbury, CT and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Janie McDermott is recognized in the following practice area:
- Waterbury, Connecticut
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Education: Quinnipiac University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Waterbury, CT
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