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.

Portage Portage 7 yrs experience 7 year

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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). Serands clients in Portage, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

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 Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek Dee is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Derek Dee is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Michigan →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Derek Dee is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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 andnue, 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.

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Common questions about Derek Dee

Where is Derek Dee's law office located?

Derek Dee's law practice is located in Portage, Michigan. The firm is VA Disability Group PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.

What practice areas does Derek Dee handle?

Derek Dee focuses on employment, ssd, tbi/sci, civil rights, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.

How long has Derek Dee practiced law?

Derek Dee has 7+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2019.

Where did Derek Dee go to law school?

Derek Dee earned their education at (B.A. Western, 1997).

How can I contact Derek Dee for a consultation?

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Practice Areas

Disability Compensation Disability Pension Veteran Disability and Benefits Law 38 CFR 3.310 and 4.124a 38 CFR 3.310 and 4.125 and 4.130 Accrued Benefits Accrued Benefits (38 USC 5121 and 38 CFR 3.1000) Death Benefits (38 CFR 3.22 and 38 USC 1318) Death Benefits, often referred to as Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) Discharge Upgrades Individual Unemployability (IU) and Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU) Nerve and Neurological Disorders Orthopedic Injuries Other Benefits Persian Gulf War Syndrome (38 CFR 3.317) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Pre-Filing Consultations Presumptive Chronic Conditions (38 CFR 3.307 – 3.309) Psychiatric and Mental Disorders PTSD Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU) (38 CFR 4.16) Traumatic Brain Injury Veterans Appeals Veterans Benefits Veterans Disability Law Veterans Rights Vietnam Agent Orange Exposure (38 CFR 3.307 and 3.309 and 3.816)

Education

B.A. Western

Kalamazoo College

- 1997

Bar Admissions

Michigan

Admitted: 2019

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