Atty. Derek D. Wood

Atty. Derek D. Wood

Derek D. Wood is a lawyer practicing general corporate matters, patent law, litigation, licensing, strategic alliances.

Bala Cynwyd Bala Cynwyd 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek D. Wood at a glance

Derek D. Wood is a Corp. Coun. based in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1998), and New Jersey (1999). Educated at Rutgers School of Law - Camden (J.D., 1998) and Rutgers College of Rutgers University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Bala Cynwyd, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek D. Wood is a lawyer practicing general corporate matters, patent law, litigation, licensing, strategic alliances
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College of Rutgers University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Derek practices in Bala Cynwyd, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek D. Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek D. Wood 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.

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Intellectual Property

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

Derek D. Wood is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Civil Litigation

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

Derek D. Wood is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek D. Wood

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

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law - Camden
- 1998
B.A.
Rutgers College of Rutgers University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
New Jersey
Admitted: 1999

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