Atty. Derek Allen Cargill

Atty. Derek Allen Cargill

Mr. Derek Allen Cargill is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collections, construction and 10 other areas of law.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Allen Cargill at a glance

Derek Allen Cargill is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Pennington Hill, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, creditor rights, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Texas (2003), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2005), and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas (2006). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2003) and West Texas A&M University (B.B.A. Marketing, 2000). Active member of State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association American Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek Allen Cargill is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, collections, construction and 10 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.B.A. degree from West Texas A&M University in 2000, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Derek practices at Pennington Hill, LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Allen Cargill's Areas of Practice

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

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.

Derek Allen Cargill is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

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

Derek Allen Cargill is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Derek Allen Cargill is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Derek Allen Cargill is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Derek Allen Cargill is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Allen Cargill

Where is Derek Allen Cargill's law office located?
Derek Allen Cargill's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Pennington Hill, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Allen Cargill handle?
Derek Allen Cargill focuses on personal injury, employment, business, creditor rights, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Allen Cargill practiced law?
Derek Allen Cargill has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Derek Allen Cargill go to law school?
Derek Allen Cargill earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.B.A. Marketing, 2000).
How can I contact Derek Allen Cargill for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Allen Cargill 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.
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 2003
B.B.A. Marketing
West Texas A&M University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2006

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