Atty. John Stephen Derr
Mr. John Stephen Derr is a lawyer practicing advocacy, civil litigation, civil rights and 13 other areas of law.
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John Stephen Derr is a Member based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at John S. Derr, P.A.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Florida (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1985), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1985), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1986). Educated at Florida State University College of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of Central Florida (B.A. Valencia, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Stephen Derr is a lawyer practicing advocacy, civil litigation, civil rights and 13 other areas of law
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Central Florida in 1976, and has been licensed for 43 years
- John practices at John S. Derr, P.A. in Tallahassee, FL
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John Stephen Derr's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Stephen Derr handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John Stephen Derr is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Florida →
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.
John Stephen Derr is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John Stephen Derr is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Stephen Derr is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
John Stephen Derr is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tallahassee are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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