Atty. Derek S. Sells
Selected, Super Lawyer, New York, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Staff Attorney, Public Defender Service, Washington, D.C., 1990-1995.
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Derek S. Sells is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Cochran Firm P C. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, discrimination, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in New York (1989) and District of Columbia (1989). Educated at Yale University (J.D., 1988) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Selected, Super Lawyer, New York, 2007, 2008 and 2009
- Staff Attorney, Public Defender Service, Washington, D.C., 1990-1995
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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.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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