Atty. Derek L. Midkiff

Atty. Derek L. Midkiff

Derek L. Midkiff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent application, patent infringement and 3 other areas of law.

San Diego San Diego 12 J. Erfahrung 12 year
Call (619) 604-3425 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek L. Midkiff at a glance

Derek L. Midkiff is a patent, contracts, real estate, ip, and tax attorney based in San Diego, California. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California (2014) and Texas (2025). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (JD, 2014) and Thomas Jefferson SOL San Diego CA Purdue Univ W Lafayette IN (—). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Derek L. Midkiff is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, patent application, patent infringement and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek received a degree from Thomas Jefferson SOL, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Derek practices in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek L. Midkiff's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

Derek L. Midkiff is one of 20,749 patent attorneys indexed nationally. Browse patent attorneys in California →

Contracts

Derek L. Midkiff is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Derek L. Midkiff is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Derek L. Midkiff is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Derek L. Midkiff is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Diego or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek L. Midkiff

Where is Derek L. Midkiff's law office located?
Derek L. Midkiff's law practice is located in San Diego, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek L. Midkiff handle?
Derek L. Midkiff focuses on patent, contracts, real estate, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek L. Midkiff practiced law?
Derek L. Midkiff has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Derek L. Midkiff go to law school?
Derek L. Midkiff earned their education at (JD, 2014); (—).
How can I contact Derek L. Midkiff for a consultation?
You can contact Derek L. Midkiff directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

JD
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 2014
Thomas Jefferson SOL San Diego CA Purdue Univ W Lafayette IN
- In Bearbeitung

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2014
Texas
Admitted: 2025

Bewertungen

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.