Atty. Thomas Joseph Derrington

Atty. Thomas Joseph Derrington

Thomas Joseph Derrington is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, international and 8 other areas of law. Thomas has been licensed for 21 years.

Houston Houston 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Joseph Derrington at a glance

Thomas Joseph Derrington is a DRIL-QUIP, INC. based in Houston, Texas. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, ip, energy, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (2005). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2004). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Joseph Derrington is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, international and 8 other areas of law
  • Thomas has been licensed for 21 years
  • Thomas practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Joseph Derrington's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Joseph Derrington handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

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Thomas Joseph Derrington is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Joseph Derrington

Where is Thomas Joseph Derrington's law office located?
Thomas Joseph Derrington's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Joseph Derrington handle?
Thomas Joseph Derrington focuses on contracts, business, ip, energy, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Thomas Joseph Derrington practiced law?
Thomas Joseph Derrington has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Thomas Joseph Derrington go to law school?
Thomas Joseph Derrington earned their education at (J.D., 2004).
How can I contact Thomas Joseph Derrington for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 2004

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2005

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