Atty. Derek James Wilson

Atty. Derek James Wilson

Mr. Derek James Wilson is a lawyer practicing civil and trial litigation, personal injury, product liability and 8 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 19 yrs experience 19 year
Call (858) 321-8079 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek James Wilson at a glance

Derek James Wilson is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, securities, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (2007) and Arizona (2011). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2006) and California State Polytechnic University (B.A., 2003). Active member of San Diego County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek James Wilson is a lawyer practicing civil and trial litigation, personal injury, product liability and 8 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from California State Polytechnic University in 2003, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Derek practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek James Wilson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Employment Law

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

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

Securities Law

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Derek James Wilson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →

Product Liability

Derek James Wilson is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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 San Diego 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 James Wilson

Where is Derek James Wilson's law office located?
Derek James Wilson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek James Wilson handle?
Derek James Wilson focuses on personal injury, employment, securities, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek James Wilson practiced law?
Derek James Wilson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Derek James Wilson go to law school?
Derek James Wilson earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Derek James Wilson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 2006
B.A.
California State Polytechnic University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2007
Arizona
Admitted: 2011

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