Atty. Derek Jason Timm

Atty. Derek Jason Timm

Derek Jason Timm is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal civil practice, government tort liability and 4 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Scotts Valley Scotts Valley 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Jason Timm at a glance

Derek Jason Timm is a personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Scotts Valley, California. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court (1997). Educated at University of California School of Law, Davis (J.D., 1997) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A. English, 1994). Serands clients in Scotts Valley, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Jason Timm is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, federal civil practice, government tort liability and 4 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Derek practices in Scotts Valley, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Jason Timm's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Jason Timm 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 Jason Timm is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Derek Jason Timm is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Derek Jason Timm is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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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 Scotts Valley 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 Jason Timm

Where is Derek Jason Timm's law office located?
Derek Jason Timm's law practice is located in Scotts Valley, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Jason Timm handle?
Derek Jason Timm focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Jason Timm practiced law?
Derek Jason Timm has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Derek Jason Timm go to law school?
Derek Jason Timm earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. English, 1994).
How can I contact Derek Jason Timm for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California School of Law, Davis
- 1997
B.A. English
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern, Central and Southern Districts of California and U.S. Court
Admitted: 1997

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