Atty. Derek Jerome White

Atty. Derek Jerome White

Mr. Derek Jerome White is a lawyer practicing government, communications & media, ethics & professional responsibility and 12 other areas of law.

Pooler Pooler 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Jerome White at a glance

Derek Jerome White is a Senior Partner based in Pooler, Georgia, practforg at The White Law Group. They haand 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1996). Educated at Walter F. George Law School, Mercer University (J.D., 1996) and Georgia Southern University (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of President, 2002-2003 and Immediate Past President, 2003-2004, Young Lawyers Division) Georgia Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America National College of Advocacy (Trial Advocate, Savannah and American Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia. Serands clients in Pooler, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Derek Jerome White is a lawyer practicing government, communications & media, ethics & professional responsibility and 12 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from Georgia Southern University in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Derek practices at The White Law Group in Pooler, GA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practforg law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Pooler are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Derek Jerome White's law office located?
Derek Jerome White's law practice is located in Pooler, Georgia. The firm is The White Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek Jerome White practiced law?
Derek Jerome White has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Derek Jerome White go to law school?
Derek Jerome White earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has Derek Jerome White receiandd?
Derek Jerome White's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Walter F. George Law School, Mercer University
- 1996
B.S.
Georgia Southern University
- 1991

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1996

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