Patrick J. McDermott

Patrick J. McDermott is an attorney with McDermott & Bonenberger in Wheeling and has practiced with the firm since 1996. His practice includes Business Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate and Estate Administration, and Real Estate. He also handles litigation connected to business and property matters. His work helps individuals, families, and businesses address transactions, planning needs, ownership issues, and disputes with practical legal guidance.

McDermott received a Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature from Wheeling Jesuit College in 1992. He later earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Thomas M. Cooley School of Law in the fall of 1996. His education in writing, analysis, and law provides a foundation for work that often requires careful review of property rights, estate documents, business arrangements, and the legal consequences of decisions involving assets and long-term planning.

His practice spans both planning and dispute work. McDermott assists with real estate matters, estate plans, wills and trusts, probate and estate administration, and business law issues. He has also participated in reported cases and litigation in West Virginia courts. This combination allows him to work with clients before disputes arise through careful planning and documentation, while also addressing contested matters when transactions, estates, or business relationships result in litigation.

Patrick J. McDermott is admitted to practice in West Virginia state and federal courts and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. He is a member of the Ohio County Bar Association and the West Virginia State Bar and has served in community leadership roles. His broad practice connects real estate, business, and estate matters, helping clients protect interests, complete transactions, and resolve legal issues that affect property and family assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, McDermott & Bonenberger, PLLC
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar
• Member, Ohio County Bar Association
• Board Member, Wheeling Area Soccer Association, Inc.
• Board Member, Wheeling Area Lacrosse Association, Inc.

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• Thomas M. Cooley School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Wheeling Jesuit College
  Bachelor’s Degree in English Literature

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