Atty. Derek John Emge

Atty. Derek John Emge

Derek John Emge is a lawyer practicing employee whistleblower actions, employee wage and hour class actions, bankruptcy trustee and creditors committee litigation and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Diego San Diego 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Derek John Emge at a glance

Derek John Emge is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practforg at Emge & Associates. They haand 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1992) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of San Diego County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derek John Emge is a lawyer practicing employee whistleblower actions, employee wage and hour class actions, bankruptcy trustee and creditors committee litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Derek practices at Emge & Associates in San Diego, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Derek John Emge's law office located?
Derek John Emge's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Emge & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derek John Emge practiced law?
Derek John Emge has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Derek John Emge go to law school?
Derek John Emge earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
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Derek John Emge's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Claremont McKenna College
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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