Atty. Derrick Fields Coleman

Atty. Derrick Fields Coleman

Derrick Fields Coleman is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, litigation, complex commercial and 8 other areas of law. Derrick received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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About Derrick Fields Coleman at a glance

Derrick Fields Coleman is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practicing at Coleman Frost Llp. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1994) and Duke University (B.S. Duke, 1990). Active member of Forum on Air and Space Law, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derrick Fields Coleman is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, litigation, complex commercial and 8 other areas of law
  • Derrick received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Derrick practices at Coleman Frost LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Fields Coleman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrick Fields Coleman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Derrick Fields Coleman is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

Derrick Fields Coleman is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

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

Derrick Fields Coleman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Derrick Fields Coleman is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derrick Fields Coleman

Where is Derrick Fields Coleman's law office located?
Derrick Fields Coleman's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Coleman Frost Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Fields Coleman handle?
Derrick Fields Coleman focuses on trusts, personal injury, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derrick Fields Coleman practiced law?
Derrick Fields Coleman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Derrick Fields Coleman go to law school?
Derrick Fields Coleman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Duke, 1990).
How can I contact Derrick Fields Coleman for a consultation?
You can contact Derrick Fields Coleman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1994
B.S. Duke
Duke University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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