Atty. Derek Scott Lucas

Atty. Derek Scott Lucas

Mr. Derek Scott Lucas is a lawyer practicing business and taxation, probate & trust, child and family and 10 other areas of law.

Tampa Tampa 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Scott Lucas at a glance

Derek Scott Lucas is an Attorney based in Tampa, Florida. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in Florida (2008). Educated at Florida A&M University, College of Law (J.D. Florida, 2007). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Derek Scott Lucas is a lawyer practicing business and taxation, probate & trust, child and family and 10 other areas of law
  • Derek has been licensed for 18 years
  • Derek practices in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Scott Lucas's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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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 Scott Lucas is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Scott Lucas

Where is Derek Scott Lucas's law office located?
Derek Scott Lucas's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Scott Lucas handle?
Derek Scott Lucas focuses on wills, trusts, probate, family law, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Derek Scott Lucas practiced law?
Derek Scott Lucas has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Derek Scott Lucas go to law school?
Derek Scott Lucas earned their education at (J.D. Florida, 2007).
How can I contact Derek Scott Lucas for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Florida
Florida A&M University, College of Law
- 2007

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2008

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