Atty. Derek Dee
Derek completed his undergraduate degree at Kalamazoo College in 1997. He earned a bachelor of arts degree with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics.
Disability Compensation & More Attorney · Serving Portage, MI · 7+ Years Experience
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About Derek Dee at a Glance
Derek Dee is an Attorney based in Portage, Michigan, practicing at VA Disability Group PLLC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on employment, ssd, tbi/sci, civil rights, and military. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2019). Educated at Kalamazoo College (B.A. Western, 1997). Serves clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek Dee
- Derek completed his undergraduate degree at Kalamazoo College in 1997
- He earned a bachelor of arts degree with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics
- Derek was awarded honors on his Senior Individualized Project regarding teaching in economics
- After graduation, Derek taught mathematics at three different high schools: Fitzgerald High School in Warren, Covert High School, and Portage Northern High School
- He also coached soccer at Fitzgerald and Covert High School
- While he was teaching at Portage Northern, he went back to get his legal degree at nights from WMU Cooley Law School
- He graduated with honors in 2018 and earned the book award twice while enrolled
- Derek lives in Portage with his wife and two kids
- His wife, Nikki is a special education teacher
- Derek enjoys coaching his sons in soccer and also playing when he gets a chance
- Derek is a board member and coach for the Portage Soccer Club.The family enjoys the many beaches of Michigan and has taken up a family hobby of fishing when they get a chance
Practice Areas Explained
Derek Dee's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Dee handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portage.
Employment Law in Portage
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek Dee is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →
Social Security Disability in Portage
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Derek Dee is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Portage
Derek Dee is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →
Civil Rights in Portage
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Derek Dee is one of 69,634 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Michigan →
Military Law in Portage
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Derek Dee is one of 8,508 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portage
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portage are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portage Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portage-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portage Choose Derek Dee
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Derek Dee's practice in the field of employment, ssd, tbi/sci, civil rights, and military.
7+ Years of Legal Practice
With 7 years in the profession, Derek Dee has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, ssd, and tbi/sci, Derek Dee can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portage
A Portage-based practice means Derek Dee attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Derek Dee Handles in Portage
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Derek Dee has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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