Atty. Derek Neville Phillips

Atty. Derek Neville Phillips

Mr. Derek Neville Phillips is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, appellate, business and 10 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Neville Phillips at a glance

Derek Neville Phillips is a trusts, probate, family law, business, and ssd attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989), California (1994), and Florida Armed Forces the Americas Florida - Middle District of Florida - Federal - District Court (2001). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1988) and University of California Santa Barbara, CA McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA University of Texas Class of 1984 (—). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek Neville Phillips is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, appellate, business and 10 other areas of law
  • Derek received a degree from University of California Santa Barbara, CA, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Derek practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Neville Phillips's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Derek Neville Phillips is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Neville Phillips

Where is Derek Neville Phillips's law office located?
Derek Neville Phillips's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Neville Phillips handle?
Derek Neville Phillips focuses on trusts, probate, family law, business, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Derek Neville Phillips practiced law?
Derek Neville Phillips has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Derek Neville Phillips go to law school?
Derek Neville Phillips earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (—).
How can I contact Derek Neville Phillips for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1988
University of California Santa Barbara, CA McGeorge School of Law University of the Pacific, CA University of Texas Class of 1984
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1994
Florida Armed Forces the Americas Florida - Middle District of Florida - Federal - District Court
Admitted: 2001

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