Atty. Derek R. Van Gilder
Mr. Van Gilder is the owner of the Law Firm of Derek R.
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Derek R. Van Gilder is an Owner based in Bastrop, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on divorce, car accidents, residential, contracts, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), California (1982), and District of Columbia United States Supreme Court United States District Court for the District of Co (1990). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1981) and University of Houston (M.B.A. University, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bastrop, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Van Gilder is the owner of the Law Firm of Derek R. Van Gilder
- He has practiced law for more than 30 years
- He is also a licensed professional engineer
- Mr. Van Gilder has extensive courtroom experience as a trial lawyer for both plaintiffs and defendants
- Mr. Van Gilder is a veteran of the United States Army
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Derek R. Van Gilder's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek R. Van Gilder handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Derek R. Van Gilder is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek R. Van Gilder is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Texas →
Derek R. Van Gilder is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Texas →
Derek R. Van Gilder is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Texas →
Derek R. Van Gilder is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts 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 Bastrop 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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