Atty. Derek Lang Nielsen

Atty. Derek Lang Nielsen

Mr. Derek Lang Nielsen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property.

Phoenix Phoenix 20 yrs experience 20 year
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About Derek Lang Nielsen at a glance

Derek Lang Nielsen is a ip attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2006) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 2005) and American University (B.S. Physics, 2000). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Derek Lang Nielsen is a lawyer practicing intellectual property
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from American University in 2000, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Derek practices in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Lang Nielsen's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

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

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Why local counsel matters in Arizona

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

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Where is Derek Lang Nielsen's law office located?
Derek Lang Nielsen's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Lang Nielsen handle?
Derek Lang Nielsen focuses on ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Derek Lang Nielsen practiced law?
Derek Lang Nielsen has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derek Lang Nielsen go to law school?
Derek Lang Nielsen earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.S. Physics, 2000).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
- 2005
B.S. Physics
American University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2006
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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