Atty. Derek A. Poteet
Derek A. Poteet is a lawyer practicing labor law, constitutional law.
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Derek A. Poteet is a employment and civil rights attorney based in Springfield, Virginia. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1997) and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Springfield, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek A. Poteet is a lawyer practicing labor law, constitutional law
- Derek A. received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Derek A. practices in Springfield, VA
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek A. Poteet is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Derek A. Poteet is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Springfield are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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