Atty. William Derek Malcolm

Atty. William Derek Malcolm

William Derek Malcolm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, business law, litigation - general civil practice and 5 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Bristol Bristol 20 Years Experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About William Derek Malcolm at a glance

William Derek Malcolm is a family law, employment, business, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Bristol, Tennessee. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2006) and Virginia (2006). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law (J.D., 2006) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 2002). Serves clients in Bristol, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Derek Malcolm is a lawyer practicing labor & employment law, business law, litigation - general civil practice and 5 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • William practices in Bristol, TN

Practice Areas Explained

William Derek Malcolm's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

William Derek Malcolm is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →

Employment Law

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

William Derek Malcolm is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Derek Malcolm is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William Derek Malcolm is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Creditor Rights & Collections

William Derek Malcolm is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bristol are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Derek Malcolm

Where is William Derek Malcolm's law office located?
William Derek Malcolm's law practice is located in Bristol, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Derek Malcolm handle?
William Derek Malcolm focuses on family law, employment, business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has William Derek Malcolm practiced law?
William Derek Malcolm has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did William Derek Malcolm go to law school?
William Derek Malcolm earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact William Derek Malcolm for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee College of Law
- 2006
B.S.
East Tennessee State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2006
Virginia
Admitted: 2006

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