Atty. Derek Galey

Atty. Derek Galey

Derek Galey is a lawyer practicing environmental, esg and sustainability, real estate, energy, land use & environmental and 4 other areas of law. Derek received a M.U.P. degree from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2014, and has been licensed for 12 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 12 Years Experience 12 year
Call (213) 286-7968

Profile Summary

About Derek Galey at a glance

Derek Galey is a real estate, zoning, environmental, and energy attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2014) and Harvard Graduate School of Design (M.U.P., 2014). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Galey is a lawyer practicing environmental, esg and sustainability, real estate, energy, land use & environmental and 4 other areas of law
  • Derek received a M.U.P. degree from Harvard Graduate School of Design in 2014, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Derek practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Galey's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Derek Galey is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Derek Galey is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Derek Galey is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in California →

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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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 Galey

Where is Derek Galey's law office located?
Derek Galey's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Galey handle?
Derek Galey focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Galey practiced law?
Derek Galey has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Derek Galey go to law school?
Derek Galey earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (M.U.P., 2014).
How can I contact Derek Galey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2014
M.U.P.
Harvard Graduate School of Design
- 2014

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014

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