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Derek L. Willis is a Gen. Coun. based in Austin, Texas. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and securities. Admitted to practice in Texas (1995). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of Texas at Austin (B.B.A. Accounting, 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Houston Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek L. Willis is a lawyer practicing business, securities law, technology and 2 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Derek practices in Austin, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek L. Willis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Derek L. Willis is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Derek L. Willis is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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