Atty. Derek Andrew Williams

Atty. Derek Andrew Williams

Derek Andrew Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, entertainment litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

New York New York 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Andrew Williams at a glance

Derek Andrew Williams is a Counsel based in New York, New York. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), New York (2005), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2005), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2005). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 2000) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1996). Active member of Federal Bar Council, American Inn of Court American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Andrew Williams is a lawyer practicing intellectual property litigation, entertainment litigation, commercial litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Derek practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Andrew Williams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Andrew Williams 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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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Andrew Williams

Where is Derek Andrew Williams's law office located?
Derek Andrew Williams's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Andrew Williams handle?
Derek Andrew Williams focuses on employment, business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Derek Andrew Williams practiced law?
Derek Andrew Williams has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Derek Andrew Williams go to law school?
Derek Andrew Williams earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Derek Andrew Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 2000
B.A.
Northwestern University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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