Atty. Derek Delbert Smith
Derek Delbert Smith is a lawyer practicing export controls and economic sanctions, securities litigation and professional liability, supreme court and appellate and 1 other area of law. Derek Delbert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years.
Export Controls and Economic Sanctions & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 19+ Years Experience
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About Derek Delbert Smith at a Glance
Derek Delbert Smith is a Litig.; Compliance Coun. based in San Francisco, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on white collar, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2007), Maryland (2007), and California (2014). Educated at Yale University Law School (J.D., 2006) and Harvard University (A.B., 2000). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek Delbert Smith
- Derek Delbert Smith is a lawyer practicing export controls and economic sanctions, securities litigation and professional liability, supreme court and appellate and 1 other area of law
- Derek Delbert received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 2000, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Derek Delbert practices in San Francisco, CA
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Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Derek Delbert Smith
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 Delbert Smith's practice in the field of white collar, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Derek Delbert Smith brings 19+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland, and California, Derek Delbert Smith can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering white collar, litigation, and appellate, Derek Delbert Smith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Derek Delbert Smith attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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