Atty. Derek Anderson

Atty. Derek Anderson

Derek W. Anderson has represented numerous individual and corporate clients over a broad spectrum of matters in civil litigation.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (817) 332-2500 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Anderson at a glance

Derek Anderson is a business, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (1999). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1999). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek W. Anderson has represented numerous individual and corporate clients over a broad spectrum of matters in civil litigation
  • He has developed concentration areas in breach of contract actions, uniform commercial code cases, insurance coverage disputes (including duty to defend and bad faith actions), misappropriations of trade secret actions, and numerous business tort actions
  • In addition, Mr. Anderson has defended legal malpractice claims against attorneys from other law firms and represented attorneys from other law firms in grievance actions

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Anderson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

Derek Anderson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Derek Anderson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 Anderson

Where is Derek Anderson's law office located?
Derek Anderson's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Anderson handle?
Derek Anderson focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Anderson practiced law?
Derek Anderson has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Derek Anderson go to law school?
Derek Anderson earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact Derek Anderson for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Anderson 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.
What awards or recognition has Derek Anderson received?
Derek Anderson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News & World Report; Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-2026.

Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University
- 1999

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — U.S. News & World Report
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2024-2026
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Top Attorney,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fort Worth
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , 2015-2016, 2018
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Law | Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — 360 West
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — magazine, 2017-2025
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Non Medical Defense
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Admitted: 1999

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