Atty. Derek J. Warner

Atty. Derek J. Warner

Derek J. Warner is an Associate in the Phoenix office of Resnick & Louis, P.C. where he focuses his practice on insurance defense, first party property defense, employment defense, professional liability, construction defect litigation, SIU, bodily injury defense, bad faith, estate planning, automobile liability, and general civil litigation.

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About Derek J. Warner at a glance

Derek J. Warner is an Associate based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Resnick And Louis P C. Their practice focuses on personal injury, estate planning, employment, construction, and litigation. Educated at Hope College B.A. Valparaiso University College of Business (M.B.A., 2018) and Valparaiso University Law School (J.D., 2017). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek J. Warner is an Associate in the Phoenix office of Resnick & Louis, P.C. where he focuses his practice on insurance defense, first party property defense, employment defense, professional liability, construction defect litigation, SIU, bodily injury defense, bad faith, estate planning, automobile liability, and general civil litigation
  • Prior to moving to Arizona, Derek practiced in Metro-Detroit, Michigan primarily as a civil litigator specializing in insurance defense with additional experience as a Plaintiff’s personal injury attorney.Derek was born and raised in Flint, Michigan and attended Hope College in Holland, Michigan where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Philosophy
  • Derek received his Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University Law School in 2017 and also his Master of Business Administration from Valparaiso University College of Business in 2018.When he has the opportunity, Derek spends his time with his family
  • He is very active in his spare time and enjoys various hobbies including hiking, disc golfing and golfing, coaching and playing basketball, and traveling
  • Derek previously played college basketball and coached varsity girls basketball in Michigan.Derek is licensed to practice law in the states of Arizona and Michigan

Practice Areas Explained

Derek J. Warner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek J. Warner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Derek J. Warner is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek J. Warner is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →

Construction Law

Derek J. Warner is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arizona →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Derek J. Warner is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek J. Warner

Where is Derek J. Warner's law office located?
Derek J. Warner's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is Resnick And Louis P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek J. Warner handle?
Derek J. Warner focuses on personal injury, estate planning, employment, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did Derek J. Warner go to law school?
Derek J. Warner earned their education at (M.B.A., 2018); (J.D., 2017).
How can I contact Derek J. Warner for a consultation?
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Education

M.B.A.
Hope College B.A. Valparaiso University College of Business
- 2018
J.D.
Valparaiso University Law School
- 2017

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