Atty. Derek Michael Harkrider
Mr. Derek Michael Harkrider is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, family and 7 other areas of law.
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Derek Michael Harkrider is a car accidents, personal injury, criminal defense, family law, and business attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 1998) and Texas A&M University (B.S. Economics, 1995). Active member of State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Derek Michael Harkrider is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, family and 7 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.S. degree from Texas A&M University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
- Derek practices in Houston, TX
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Derek Michael Harkrider's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Michael Harkrider handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek Michael Harkrider is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
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.
Derek Michael Harkrider is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Derek Michael Harkrider is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Derek Michael Harkrider is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Michael Harkrider is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Houston 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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