Atty. Derek Sebastian Witte

Atty. Derek Sebastian Witte

Derek Sebastian Witte is a lawyer practicing contracts i & ii, business law, civil rights and 7 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Marian College in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Grand Rapids Grand Rapids 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Sebastian Witte at a glance

Derek Sebastian Witte is an Assistant Professor based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, class action, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002), Michigan (2005), and Indiana (2017). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2002) and Marian College (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in Grand Rapids, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Sebastian Witte is a lawyer practicing contracts i & ii, business law, civil rights and 7 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Marian College in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Derek practices in Grand Rapids, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Sebastian Witte's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Sebastian Witte

Where is Derek Sebastian Witte's law office located?
Derek Sebastian Witte's law practice is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Sebastian Witte handle?
Derek Sebastian Witte focuses on contracts, business, class action, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Derek Sebastian Witte practiced law?
Derek Sebastian Witte has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Derek Sebastian Witte go to law school?
Derek Sebastian Witte earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Derek Sebastian Witte for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2002
B.A.
Marian College
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2002
Michigan
Admitted: 2005
Indiana
Admitted: 2017

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