Atty. Derek Lee Montgomery

Atty. Derek Lee Montgomery

Mr. Derek Lee Montgomery is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, criminal, litigation: commercial and 3 other areas of law.

Fort Worth Fort Worth 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Lee Montgomery at a glance

Derek Lee Montgomery is an Associate based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Il (2006) and Hawaii (2012). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (J.D., 2006) and Texas A & M University (B.B.A., 2001). Active member of Tarrant County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Derek Lee Montgomery is a lawyer practicing appellate: civil, criminal, litigation: commercial and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.B.A. degree from Texas A & M University in 2001, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Derek practices at Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP in Fort Worth, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Lee Montgomery's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Derek Lee Montgomery is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Derek Lee Montgomery is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Fort Worth 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Lee Montgomery

Where is Derek Lee Montgomery's law office located?
Derek Lee Montgomery's law practice is located in Fort Worth, Texas. The firm is Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Lee Montgomery handle?
Derek Lee Montgomery focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Lee Montgomery practiced law?
Derek Lee Montgomery has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Derek Lee Montgomery go to law school?
Derek Lee Montgomery earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.B.A., 2001).
How can I contact Derek Lee Montgomery for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 2006
B.B.A.
Texas A & M University
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Il
Admitted: 2006
Hawaii
Admitted: 2012

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