Atty. James G Derian

Atty. James G Derian

James G Derian is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory law, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration & mediation and 10 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Farmington Hills Farmington Hills 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About James G Derian at a glance

James G Derian is a contracts, employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Farmington Hills, Michigan. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (1981). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1981) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Farmington Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James G Derian is a lawyer practicing administrative/regulatory law, alternative dispute resolution, arbitration & mediation and 10 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1977, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • James practices in Farmington Hills, MI

Practice Areas Explained

James G Derian's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James G Derian handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

James G Derian is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James G Derian is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James G Derian is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

James G Derian is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James G Derian is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James G Derian

Where is James G Derian's law office located?
James G Derian's law practice is located in Farmington Hills, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James G Derian handle?
James G Derian focuses on contracts, employment, business, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has James G Derian practiced law?
James G Derian has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did James G Derian go to law school?
James G Derian earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact James G Derian for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James G Derian received?
James G Derian's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1981
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of
Admitted: 1981

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