Atty. Derrick M. Ford
Derrick M. Ford is a lawyer practicing education law.
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About Derrick M. Ford at a glance
Derrick M. Ford is a Northwestern Univ. Sch. of Law based in Los Angeles, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on education. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988) and California (2004). Educated at Harvard (J.D., 1986) and Northwestern University (B.A., 1983). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrick M. Ford is a lawyer practicing education law
- Derrick received a B.A. degree from Northwestern University in 1983, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Derrick practices in Los Angeles, CA
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Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.
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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 Los Angeles 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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