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Atty. Derek L. Towster

Atty. Derek L. Towster

Derek L. Towster practices at Scott Scriven LLP Read Full Bio

Columbus Columbus 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Derek L. Towster at a glance

Derek L. Towster is an Associate based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Scott Scriven LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2013) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2014). Educated at University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana (J.D., 2013) and University of Michigan (B.A. Psychology, 2010). Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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Derek L. Towster practices at Scott Scriven LLP Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

Derek L. Towster's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek L. Towster

Where is Derek L. Towster's law office located?
Derek L. Towster's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Scott Scriven LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek L. Towster handle?
Derek L. Towster focuses on employment, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Derek L. Towster practiced law?
Derek L. Towster has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Derek L. Towster go to law school?
Derek L. Towster earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A. Psychology, 2010).
How can I contact Derek L. Towster for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana
- 2013
B.A. Psychology
University of Michigan
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2014

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