Diane McDermott

Practice Areas

Diane M. McDermott serves as the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Boston office.

She is a Boston real estate attorney and co-chair of the firm's National Retail Development and Leasing Team.

Ms. McDermott's 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 is a part of the national leadership team for the industry segment team focusing on the Real Estate and Hospitality Industry.

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Massachusetts Bar Association, Real Property Section, Chair, 2007-2008

Boston Bar Association

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

Town of Holliston Affordable Housing Committee, 2010-present

Finance Council for Local Community Organization, 2009-present