Atty. Derek Lance Filcoff

Atty. Derek Lance Filcoff

Derek Lance Filcoff is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents plaintiff, plaintiffs personal injury, premises liability plaintiff and 2 other areas of law. Derek Lance has been licensed for 25 years.

Granite City Granite City 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (618) 491-5821 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Lance Filcoff at a glance

Derek Lance Filcoff is a Member based in Granite City, Illinois, practicing at The Law Office of Derek L. Filcoff. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Florida (2001), Missouri (2002), and Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit U.S. (2008). Serands clients in Granite City, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Lance Filcoff is a lawyer practicing motor vehicle accidents plaintiff, plaintiffs personal injury, premises liability plaintiff and 2 other areas of law
  • Derek Lance has been licensed for 25 years
  • Derek Lance practices at The Law Office of Derek L. Filcoff in Granite City, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Lance Filcoff's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

Derek Lance Filcoff is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Illinois →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Derek Lance Filcoff is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Derek Lance Filcoff is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Lance Filcoff

Where is Derek Lance Filcoff's law office located?
Derek Lance Filcoff's law practice is located in Granite City, Illinois. The firm is The Law Office of Derek L. Filcoff. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Lance Filcoff handle?
Derek Lance Filcoff focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek Lance Filcoff practiced law?
Derek Lance Filcoff has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
How can I contact Derek Lance Filcoff for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Lance Filcoff 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.

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2001
Missouri
Admitted: 2002
Illinois U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri U.S. Court of Appeals, Eight Circuit U.S.
Admitted: 2008

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