Atty. Derek Keith Burks
Derek Keith Burks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, litigation. Derek has been licensed for 23 years.
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Derek Keith Burks is a criminal defense, family law, and litigation attorney based in Nashville, Tennessee. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2003). Educated at Samford University, Cumberland School of Law (JD, 2003). Serands clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Keith Burks is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, litigation
- Derek has been licensed for 23 years
- Derek practices in Nashville, TN
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Keith Burks handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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