Atty. Derek Phillips
Derek Phillips is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, government/administrative, health care and 4 other areas of law. Derek has been licensed for 37 years.
Administrative And Public & More Attorney · Serving Plano, TX · 37+ Years Experience
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About Derek Phillips at a Glance
Derek Phillips is a ssd, securities, government, health care, and insurance attorney based in Plano, Texas. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Texas (1989), California (1994), and Florida (2001). Educated at Tulane University Law School Class of 1988 (—). Serves clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Derek Phillips
- Derek Phillips is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, government/administrative, health care and 4 other areas of law
- Derek has been licensed for 37 years
- Derek practices in Plano, TX
Practice Areas Explained
Derek Phillips's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Phillips handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Plano.
Social Security Disability in Plano
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Derek Phillips is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Texas →
Securities Law in Plano
Derek Phillips is one of 64,075 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →
Government & Administrative Law in Plano
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Derek Phillips is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →
Health Care Law in Plano
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Derek Phillips is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →
Insurance Law in Plano
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Derek Phillips is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Plano
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 Plano 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 venue, 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.
Plano Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Plano-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Plano Choose Derek Phillips
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Derek Phillips's practice in the field of ssd, securities, government, health care, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Derek Phillips brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, California, and Florida, Derek Phillips can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering ssd, securities, and government, Derek Phillips can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Plano
A Plano-based practice means Derek Phillips attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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