Mark McDermott

Mark McDermott is of counsel at Lynn, Lynn, Blackman & Toohey, P.C. in Burlington, where his practice concentrates on education law and labor and employment matters, with additional real estate experience. He works closely with clients to provide advice shaped by legal requirements and the practical realities of each situation. His background in school administration gives him direct familiarity with the operational needs of educational institutions.

Mark attended Northeastern University and later completed his legal education at Boston College Law School in 1999. His education supports a practice that combines legal analysis with practical counseling for schools, employers, and organizations. The combination of legal training and professional experience allows him to approach education and employment questions with an understanding of both formal legal obligations and day-to-day institutional decision making.

Mark previously served as a director of human resources responsible for personnel, policy, and legal services for a large Vermont school district. He also served as chair of a local school board, giving him additional perspective on governance and educational operations. Before moving to Vermont, he practiced law in the Boston area, where his real estate work included lease negotiations and expansion matters for a Fortune 500 company.

Mark McDermott brings legal practice, human resources leadership, school governance, and real estate experience to his current counseling work. His background helps him understand how education and employment decisions affect policies, personnel, operations, and institutional goals. He assists clients in evaluating legal requirements, identifying practical options, and responding to workplace and school-related issues with advice grounded in both law and organizational experience.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Lynn Lynn Blackman and Toohey
• Member, Massachusetts Bar Association
• Member, Vermont Bar Association

Licensed State

• Massachusetts
• Vermont

Education

• Boston College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northeastern University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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