Atty. Derek A. Poteet

Atty. Derek A. Poteet

Derek A. Poteet is a lawyer practicing labor law, constitutional law.

Springfield Springfield 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Derek A. Poteet at a glance

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

Practice Areas Explained

Derek A. Poteet's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

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Civil Rights

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 →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Where is Derek A. Poteet's law office located?
Derek A. Poteet's law practice is located in Springfield, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek A. Poteet handle?
Derek A. Poteet focuses on employment, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Derek A. Poteet practiced law?
Derek A. Poteet has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Derek A. Poteet go to law school?
Derek A. Poteet earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Washington and Lee University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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