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Diane McDermott

Diane McDermott

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Diane M. McDermott serves as the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Boston office and also is part of the leadership team for the industry segment team focusing on the Real Estate and Hospitality Industry. She is a Boston real estate attorney whose practice focuses on numerous aspects of real estate law, including permitting and development, commercial and retail leasing, acquisitions and dispositions and financing. She represents clients in the hotel and hospitality and multifamily housing industries in connection with various aspects of those industry segments business.

Ms. McDermott currently serves the Boston Bar Association as the co-chair of the Law Firm Leadership Forum and a Council Member.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Boston Bar Association, Law Firm Leadership Forum Co-Chair, 2023, 2024; Council Member, 2024

Women's Lunch Place, Board of Directors, 2004-2017; Advisory Board, 2019-Present

Town of Holliston Affordable Housing Committee, 2010-2023

Finance Council for Local Community Organization, 2009-present

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Real Estate - Massachusetts

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Diane McDermott is well regarded in the market for her real estate expertise. She frequently advises clients on development projects, acquisitions and dispositions, as well as corporate leases.

Strengths

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  • Diane McDermott is also very good to work with - she's very commercial.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Diane is invaluable to our company. Her breath of knowledge and responsiveness makes her stand out as one of the top attorneys in the industry.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA
  • Diane is fantastic on the development side with a particular strength in hospitality.

    Real EstateChambers Guide to the USA

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