Atty. Derek A Wyatt

Atty. Derek A Wyatt

Derek A Wyatt is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, insurance contract litigation and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Delta State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Ridgeland Ridgeland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek A Wyatt at a glance

Derek A Wyatt is a contracts, breach of contract, product liability, litigation, and maritime attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Mississippi (1983). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1982) and Delta State University (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Harrison County and American Bar Associations The Mississippi Bar Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Gulf Coast Claims Association Mississippi Claims Association American Business & Insurance Attorneys Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek A Wyatt is a lawyer practicing litigation, products liability, insurance contract litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Delta State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Derek practices in Ridgeland, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Derek A Wyatt's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Derek A Wyatt is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Mississippi →

Breach of Contract

Derek A Wyatt is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Mississippi →

Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Derek A Wyatt is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek A Wyatt

Where is Derek A Wyatt's law office located?
Derek A Wyatt's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek A Wyatt handle?
Derek A Wyatt focuses on contracts, breach of contract, product liability, litigation, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Derek A Wyatt practiced law?
Derek A Wyatt has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Derek A Wyatt go to law school?
Derek A Wyatt earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Derek A Wyatt for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Derek A Wyatt received?
Derek A Wyatt's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
Delta State University
- 1977

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Mississippi
Admitted: 1983

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