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Atty. Derrick Fields Coleman

Atty. Derrick Fields Coleman

Derrick Fields Coleman is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, litigation, complex commercial and 8 other areas of law. Derrick received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Derrick Fields Coleman at a glance

Derrick Fields Coleman is a Member based in Santa Monica, California, practforg at Coleman Frost Llp. They haand 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in California (1994), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1994) and Duke University (B.S. Duke, 1990). Actiand member of Forum on Air and Space Law, American Bar Association. Serands clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Derrick Fields Coleman is a lawyer practicing lawsuits & disputes, litigation, complex commercial and 8 other areas of law
  • Derrick received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Derrick practices at Coleman Frost LLP in Santa Monica, CA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Santa Monica 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 substantiand 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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Where is Derrick Fields Coleman's law office located?
Derrick Fields Coleman's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. The firm is Coleman Frost Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Derrick Fields Coleman practiced law?
Derrick Fields Coleman has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Derrick Fields Coleman go to law school?
Derrick Fields Coleman earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S. Duke, 1990).
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1994
B.S. Duke
Duke University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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