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About Derek J. Lisk at a glance
Derek J. Lisk is a Member based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Derek Lisk Attorney Mediator. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Texas (1988), Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court (1989), Texas Northern District Court (1989), and Texas Western District Court (1990). Educated at University of Houston (J.D. English, 1988) and University of Connecticut (B.A. English, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston and American (Member, Law & Technology Committee, Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Section) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas General Counsel Forum Defense Research Institute Council on Litigation Management. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek J. Lisk is a lawyer practicing adr, litigation, commercial and 4 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Connecticut in 1971, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Derek practices at Derek Lisk Attorney Mediator in Houston, TX
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Derek J. Lisk's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek J. Lisk handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Derek J. Lisk is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek J. Lisk is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek J. Lisk is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek J. Lisk is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Derek J. Lisk is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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