Atty. Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust

Atty. Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianship and 3 other areas of law. Derek has been licensed for 9 years.

Dallas Dallas 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust at a glance

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is a trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and poa attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Texas (2017). Educated at Texas Tech University School of Law (JD, 2017). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, guardianship and 3 other areas of law
  • Derek has been licensed for 9 years
  • Derek practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

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.

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Power of Attorney

Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa 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 Dallas 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 Lloyd Mergele-Rust

Where is Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust's law office located?
Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust handle?
Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust focuses on trusts, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust practiced law?
Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust go to law school?
Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust earned their education at (JD, 2017).
How can I contact Derek Lloyd Mergele-Rust for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Texas Tech University School of Law
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2017

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