Atty. Derek C. Swope

Atty. Derek C. Swope

Derek C. Swope is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability.

Princeton Princeton 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek C. Swope at a glance

Derek C. Swope is a Cir.J. based in Princeton, West Virginia. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1978) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia (1978). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1978) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Princeton, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek C. Swope is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Derek practices in Princeton, WV

Practice Areas Explained

Derek C. Swope's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek C. Swope 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 C. Swope is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in West Virginia →

Product Liability

Derek C. Swope is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek C. Swope

Where is Derek C. Swope's law office located?
Derek C. Swope's law practice is located in Princeton, West Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek C. Swope handle?
Derek C. Swope focuses on personal injury, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has Derek C. Swope practiced law?
Derek C. Swope has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Derek C. Swope go to law school?
Derek C. Swope earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Derek C. Swope for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1978
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1975

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 1978

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