Atty. Derek Phillips

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.

Plano Plano 37 Years Experience 37 year
Call (945) 800-6387

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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 Practice

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

Social Security Disability

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

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Securities Law

Derek Phillips is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Derek Phillips is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

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

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Derek Phillips is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Phillips

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

Tulane University Law School Class of 1988
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Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1989
California
Admitted: 1994
Florida
Admitted: 2001

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