Atty. Derek James Walden

Atty. Derek James Walden

Mr. Derek James Walden is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation.

Columbus Columbus 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Derek James Walden at a glance

Derek James Walden is a employment and litigation attorney based in Columbus, Ohio. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek James Walden is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation
  • Derek has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices in Columbus, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Derek James Walden's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek James Walden is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Derek James Walden is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Derek James Walden's law office located?
Derek James Walden's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek James Walden handle?
Derek James Walden focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Derek James Walden practiced law?
Derek James Walden has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
How can I contact Derek James Walden for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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