Atty. Derek Raymond McDonald
Derek Raymond McDonald is a lawyer practicing air quality, crisis management, environmental practice and 4 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years.
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Derek Raymond McDonald is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Baker Botts L.L.P.. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. District Courts, Southern and Western Districts of T (1993) and New York (2019). Educated at The University of Texas School of Law (J.D., 1992) and The University of Texas (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Travis County Bar Association State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Raymond McDonald is a lawyer practicing air quality, crisis management, environmental practice and 4 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Derek practices at Baker Botts L.L.P. in Austin, TX
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek Raymond McDonald is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek Raymond McDonald is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Derek Raymond McDonald is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →
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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 Austin 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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