Atty. Derek M. Gillis

Atty. Derek M. Gillis

Derek M. Gillis is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, insurance, trusts and 6 other areas of law.

Boston Boston 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About Derek M. Gillis at a glance

Derek M. Gillis is a Partner based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Barton Gilman LLP. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on trusts, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2012), Rhode Island (2012), and Pennsylvania United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts United States District C (2022). Educated at Suffolk University Law School J.D. magna cum laude, Lead Articles Editor, Journal of Health & Biomedical Law (—) and Providence College B.S. Management, cum laude, Tau Pi Phi – National Honor Society in Business Administration (—). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek M. Gillis is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, insurance, trusts and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.S. degree from Providence College, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Derek practices at Barton Gilman LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek M. Gillis's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Contracts

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Medical Malpractice

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Wrongful Death

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Real Estate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek M. Gillis

Where is Derek M. Gillis's law office located?
Derek M. Gillis's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Barton Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek M. Gillis handle?
Derek M. Gillis focuses on trusts, contracts, medical malpractice, wrongful death, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Derek M. Gillis practiced law?
Derek M. Gillis has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Derek M. Gillis go to law school?
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Education

Suffolk University Law School J.D. magna cum laude, Lead Articles Editor, Journal of Health & Biomedical Law
- In Progress
Providence College B.S. Management, cum laude, Tau Pi Phi – National Honor Society in Business Administration
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 2012
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2012
Pennsylvania United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts United States District C
Admitted: 2022

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