Atty. Derek Evan Wetmore

Atty. Derek Evan Wetmore

Derek Evan Wetmore is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Derek received a degree from Univ of Virginia SOL, and has been licensed for 13 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Evan Wetmore at a glance

Derek Evan Wetmore is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Univ of Virginia SOL Charlottesville VA Emory Univ Atlanta GA (—). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Evan Wetmore is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek received a degree from Univ of Virginia SOL, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Derek practices at Paul Hastings LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Evan Wetmore's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Evan Wetmore 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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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Evan Wetmore

Where is Derek Evan Wetmore's law office located?
Derek Evan Wetmore's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Evan Wetmore handle?
Derek Evan Wetmore focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Evan Wetmore practiced law?
Derek Evan Wetmore has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Derek Evan Wetmore go to law school?
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Education

Univ of Virginia SOL Charlottesville VA Emory Univ Atlanta GA
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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