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Atty. Derek Adam Eletich

Atty. Derek Adam Eletich

Derek Adam Eletich is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts, class actions and 6 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 29 Years Experience 29 year
Call (628) 303-1072

Profile Summary

About Derek Adam Eletich at a glance

Derek Adam Eletich is a Member based in Palo Alto, California, practforg at Law Office of Derek A. Eletich. They haand 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wi (1998), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1999), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (2000). Educated at Santa Clara University (J.D., 1997) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1994). Actiand member of Bar Association of San Francisco Santa Clara County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile ยท Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Adam Eletich is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts, class actions and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Derek practices at Law Office of Derek A. Eletich in Palo Alto, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Palo Alto 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 substantiand 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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Where is Derek Adam Eletich's law office located?
Derek Adam Eletich's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Law Office of Derek A. Eletich. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek Adam Eletich practiced law?
Derek Adam Eletich has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Derek Adam Eletich go to law school?
Derek Adam Eletich earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wi
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2002

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