Atty. Derek R. Averett

Atty. Derek R. Averett

Mr. Derek R.

Fairbanks Fairbanks 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek R. Averett at a glance

Derek R. Averett is an Associate based in Fairbanks, Alaska, practicing at Crawford Law Offices, LLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Alaska (2009). Educated at Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School (—). Serands clients in Fairbanks, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek R. Averett is a lawyer practicing business law, elder law, estate planning & probate law and 1 other area of law
  • Derek received a degree from Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Derek practices at Crawford Law Offices, LLC in Fairbanks, AK

Practice Areas Explained

Derek R. Averett's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Derek R. Averett is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alaska →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Derek R. Averett is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Alaska →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Derek R. Averett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Derek R. Averett is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alaska →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Derek R. Averett is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

Practicing law in Alaska. Legal matters in Alaska are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fairbanks are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alaska state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alaska 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 Alaska courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek R. Averett

Where is Derek R. Averett's law office located?
Derek R. Averett's law practice is located in Fairbanks, Alaska. The firm is Crawford Law Offices, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek R. Averett handle?
Derek R. Averett focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has Derek R. Averett practiced law?
Derek R. Averett has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Derek R. Averett go to law school?
Derek R. Averett earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Derek R. Averett for a consultation?
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Education

Brigham Young University - J. Reuben Clark Law School
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 2009

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