Atty. Derek Michael Bottcher

Atty. Derek Michael Bottcher

Derek Michael Bottcher is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, health care, advertising and 1 other area of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Mary Washington in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Arlington Arlington 18 Years Experience 18 year
Call (571) 670-7058

Profile Summary

About Derek Michael Bottcher at a glance

Derek Michael Bottcher is a employment, litigation, health care, and entertainment attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of Mary Washington (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Michael Bottcher is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, health care, advertising and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Mary Washington in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices in Arlington, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Michael Bottcher's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Derek Michael Bottcher is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

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

Derek Michael Bottcher is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Derek Michael Bottcher is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Virginia →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Derek Michael Bottcher is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Michael Bottcher

Where is Derek Michael Bottcher's law office located?
Derek Michael Bottcher's law practice is located in Arlington, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Michael Bottcher handle?
Derek Michael Bottcher focuses on employment, litigation, health care, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Derek Michael Bottcher practiced law?
Derek Michael Bottcher has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Derek Michael Bottcher go to law school?
Derek Michael Bottcher earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Derek Michael Bottcher for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Mary Washington
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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