Atty. Derek D Snelling

Atty. Derek D Snelling

Derek D Snelling is a lawyer practicing animal & dog bites, car accidents, wrongful death and 6 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Eugene Eugene 28 Years Experience 28 year

Profile Summary

About Derek D Snelling at a glance

Derek D Snelling is a Member based in Eugene, Oregon, practicing at Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and dog bites. Admitted to practice in Alaska U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1998) and Oregon (1999). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1995) and University of Oregon (B.A., 1992). Active member of Alaska Bar Association (Inactive) Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Eugene, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek D Snelling is a lawyer practicing animal & dog bites, car accidents, wrongful death and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Oregon in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Derek practices at Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys, P.C. in Eugene, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Derek D Snelling's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

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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 D Snelling is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Product Liability

Derek D Snelling is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →

Dog Bites & Animal Attacks

Derek D Snelling is one of 7,481 dog bites attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dog bites attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek D Snelling

Where is Derek D Snelling's law office located?
Derek D Snelling's law practice is located in Eugene, Oregon. The firm is Shlesinger & deVilleneuve Attorneys, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek D Snelling handle?
Derek D Snelling focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, dog bites. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Derek D Snelling practiced law?
Derek D Snelling has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Derek D Snelling go to law school?
Derek D Snelling earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Derek D Snelling for a consultation?
You can contact Derek D Snelling 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.
University of Oregon
- 1995
B.A.
University of Oregon
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Alaska U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1998
Oregon
Admitted: 1999

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