Atty. Derrik Wayne Sweeney
Derrik Wayne Sweeney is a lawyer practicing business, creditor-debtor, international and 3 other areas of law. Derrik received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2013, and has been licensed for 8 years.
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Derrik Wayne Sweeney is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, creditor rights, environmental, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2018) and Texas (2018). Educated at he University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2017) and Georgetown University (B.A. Arabic, 2013). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derrik Wayne Sweeney is a lawyer practicing business, creditor-debtor, international and 3 other areas of law
- Derrik received a B.A. degree from Georgetown University in 2013, and has been licensed for 8 years
- Derrik practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derrik Wayne Sweeney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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