Katharine McDermott
About Katharine McDermott
Katharine McDermott is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Katharine McDermott is recognized in the following practice area:
- Denver, Colorado
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Current Firm: Davis Graham LLP
Education: University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 2010
Location: Denver, CO
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