Atty. J. Derek Aswell

Atty. J. Derek Aswell

J. Derek Aswell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, automobile accidents and 19 other areas of law.

Lafayette Lafayette 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Derek Aswell at a glance

J. Derek Aswell is an Attorney based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practicing at Broussard, David & Moroux. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (2009). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Louisiana State University (B.S.B.A. Mississippi, 2004). Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Derek Aswell is a lawyer practicing personal injury, accidents, automobile accidents and 19 other areas of law
  • J. Derek received a B.S.B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 2004, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • J. Derek practices at Broussard, David & Moroux in Lafayette, LA

Practice Areas Explained

J. Derek Aswell's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Derek Aswell is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Louisiana →

Wrongful Death

J. Derek Aswell is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Louisiana →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

J. Derek Aswell is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Derek Aswell is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Louisiana →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

J. Derek Aswell is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

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

Looking for additional Louisiana attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Lafayette or all attorneys in Louisiana.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Derek Aswell

Where is J. Derek Aswell's law office located?
J. Derek Aswell's law practice is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The firm is Broussard, David & Moroux. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Derek Aswell handle?
J. Derek Aswell focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has J. Derek Aswell practiced law?
J. Derek Aswell has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did J. Derek Aswell go to law school?
J. Derek Aswell earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S.B.A. Mississippi, 2004).
How can I contact J. Derek Aswell for a consultation?
You can contact J. Derek Aswell 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.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 2008
B.S.B.A. Mississippi
Louisiana State University
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 2009

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