Atty. Derek Evan Wallace

Atty. Derek Evan Wallace

Derek Evan Wallace is a lawyer. Derek received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Derek Evan Wallace at a glance

Derek Evan Wallace is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and Washington (2022). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Seattle Pacific University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek Evan Wallace is a lawyer
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Seattle Pacific University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Derek practices at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP in New York, NY

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is Derek Evan Wallace's law office located?
Derek Evan Wallace's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek Evan Wallace practiced law?
Derek Evan Wallace has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
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Derek Evan Wallace earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

J.D.
New York University School of Law
- 2007
B.A.
Seattle Pacific University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
Washington
Admitted: 2022

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