Atty. Derek Thomas Anderson

Atty. Derek Thomas Anderson

Derek Thomas Anderson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death and 38 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Davis in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

San Diego San Diego 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Thomas Anderson at a glance

Derek Thomas Anderson is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Derek T. Anderson. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (2000) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2000). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1999) and University of California, Davis (B.A. Economics, 1996). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derek Thomas Anderson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, premises liability, wrongful death and 38 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, Davis in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Derek practices at Derek T. Anderson in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Thomas Anderson's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Truck Accidents

Derek Thomas Anderson is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Derek Thomas Anderson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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 Thomas Anderson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Derek Thomas Anderson is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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 andnue, 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 Thomas Anderson

Where is Derek Thomas Anderson's law office located?
Derek Thomas Anderson's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Derek T. Anderson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Thomas Anderson handle?
Derek Thomas Anderson focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Derek Thomas Anderson practiced law?
Derek Thomas Anderson has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Derek Thomas Anderson go to law school?
Derek Thomas Anderson earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.A. Economics, 1996).
How can I contact Derek Thomas Anderson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1999
B.A. Economics
University of California, Davis
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2000

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