Atty. Derek Whitacre Scranton

Atty. Derek Whitacre Scranton

Derek Whitacre Scranton is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, premises liability, slip and fall and 6 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1992, and has been licensed for 24 years.

Blue Ash Blue Ash 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek Whitacre Scranton at a glance

Derek Whitacre Scranton is an Unifund CCR Partners based in Blue Ash, Ohio. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on employment, slip & fall, litigation, government, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2002), Indiana (2003), and Kentucky (2011). Educated at University of Cincinnati (J.D., 2002) and Ohio University (B.A., 1992). Serands clients in Blue Ash, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Whitacre Scranton is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, premises liability, slip and fall and 6 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from Ohio University in 1992, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Derek practices in Blue Ash, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Whitacre Scranton's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Derek Whitacre Scranton is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Derek Whitacre Scranton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Derek Whitacre Scranton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Whitacre Scranton

Where is Derek Whitacre Scranton's law office located?
Derek Whitacre Scranton's law practice is located in Blue Ash, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Whitacre Scranton handle?
Derek Whitacre Scranton focuses on employment, slip & fall, litigation, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Derek Whitacre Scranton practiced law?
Derek Whitacre Scranton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Derek Whitacre Scranton go to law school?
Derek Whitacre Scranton earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Derek Whitacre Scranton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati
- 2002
B.A.
Ohio University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2002
Indiana
Admitted: 2003
Kentucky
Admitted: 2011

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