Atty. Derrick Shane Kirby

Atty. Derrick Shane Kirby

Derrick Shane Kirby is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, environmental insurance defense, admiralty and maritime and 1 other area of law. Derrick received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Doniphan Doniphan 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Derrick Shane Kirby at a glance

Derrick Shane Kirby is a Member based in Doniphan, Missouri, practicing at The Kirby Law Firm, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998), U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri (1998), Illinois (1999), and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois (1999). Educated at Washington University (J.D., 1998) and Southwest Missouri State University (B.S. Sociology, 1995). Serands clients in Doniphan, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Derrick Shane Kirby is a lawyer practicing medical malpractice defense, environmental insurance defense, admiralty and maritime and 1 other area of law
  • Derrick received a B.S. degree from Southwest Missouri State University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Derrick practices at The Kirby Law Firm, P.C. in Doniphan, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Derrick Shane Kirby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrick Shane Kirby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Derrick Shane Kirby is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Derrick Shane Kirby is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Insurance Law

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Derrick Shane Kirby is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Missouri →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Derrick Shane Kirby is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derrick Shane Kirby

Where is Derrick Shane Kirby's law office located?
Derrick Shane Kirby's law practice is located in Doniphan, Missouri. The firm is The Kirby Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derrick Shane Kirby handle?
Derrick Shane Kirby focuses on medical malpractice, business, litigation, insurance, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Derrick Shane Kirby practiced law?
Derrick Shane Kirby has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Derrick Shane Kirby go to law school?
Derrick Shane Kirby earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.S. Sociology, 1995).
How can I contact Derrick Shane Kirby for a consultation?
You can contact Derrick Shane Kirby directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Washington University
- 1998
B.S. Sociology
Southwest Missouri State University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri
Admitted: 1998
Illinois
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of Illinois
Admitted: 1999

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