Atty. Derek Chen

Atty. Derek Chen

Mr. Derek Chen is a lawyer practicing international commercial arbitration, export compliance.

Cary Cary 28 Years Experience 28 year
Call (984) 263-8541

Profile Summary

About Derek Chen at a glance

Derek Chen is a Strategic International, LLC based in Cary, North Carolina. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on adr. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (Inactive) (1998). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1997) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Cary, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek Chen is a lawyer practicing international commercial arbitration, export compliance
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Derek practices in Cary, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Chen's Areas of Practice

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

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cary are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Derek Chen's law office located?
Derek Chen's law practice is located in Cary, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Chen handle?
Derek Chen focuses on adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Derek Chen practiced law?
Derek Chen has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Derek Chen go to law school?
Derek Chen earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
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Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1997
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 1998

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