Atty. Derek Ray Rockers

Atty. Derek Ray Rockers

Mr. Derek Ray Rockers is a lawyer practicing corporate, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law.

Costa Mesa Costa Mesa 26 Years Experience 26 year
Call (657) 655-4057

Profile Summary

About Derek Ray Rockers at a glance

Derek Ray Rockers is a Special Counsel based in Costa Mesa, California, practicing at Sheppard Mullin. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Texas (2000) and California (2007). Educated at University of Indiana (J.D., 2000) and University of Texas (B.A., 1996). Serves clients in Costa Mesa, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Derek Ray Rockers is a lawyer practicing corporate, joint ventures and strategic alliances, mergers and acquisitions and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Derek practices at Sheppard Mullin in Costa Mesa, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Ray Rockers's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Derek Ray Rockers is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Derek Ray Rockers is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Ray Rockers

Where is Derek Ray Rockers's law office located?
Derek Ray Rockers's law practice is located in Costa Mesa, California. The firm is Sheppard Mullin. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Ray Rockers handle?
Derek Ray Rockers focuses on business, ip, m&a, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Ray Rockers practiced law?
Derek Ray Rockers has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Derek Ray Rockers go to law school?
Derek Ray Rockers earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact Derek Ray Rockers for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Ray Rockers directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Indiana
- 2000
B.A.
University of Texas
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2000
California
Admitted: 2007

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