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Derek A. Simpson, Senior Associate Attorney
Commercial Law, Intellectual Property & Unfair Competition; Construction Law; Products Liability
Phone:213-417-5136
Address: 1055 West Seventh Street, Suite 2400, Los Angeles, CA 90017
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Law Firm:Morris Polich & Purdy LLP
Lawyer:Derek A. Simpson
Phone:213-417-5136
Fax:213-488-1178
Lawyer Title:Senior Associate
Practice Areas:Commercial Law, Intellectual Property & Unfair Competition; Construction Law; Products Liability
Bio:Mr. Simpson's civil litigation experience includes successfully representing clients in jury and bench trials and on appeal. Mr. Simpson has defended manufacturers of physical therapy devices, surgical equipment, ear piercing instruments, and other medical devices in a wide range of product liability claims. Additionally, Mr. Simpson has represented architects and engineers in litigated matters involving central plants, institutional kitchens, fueling facilities, and a broad array of other construction projects. In his environmental practice, he represents clients in cases involving toxic torts and soil and groundwater contamination. Mr. Simpson's experience includes representation of clients in business, construction, and products liability litigation. Following are examples of matters that he has recently handled: Recent Representations Defended a leading cardiovascular product manufacturer at trial involving a hemostasis introducer sheath. Plaintiff and her husband sought approximately $1.5 million in claim stemming from an atrial flutter ablation procedure. Complications during the procedure required open-heart surgery. Plaintiffs alleged the sheath was defectively designed and manufactured. Jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of manufacturer. Coordinating California-based Nycote Laboratories Corporation's trademark prosecution in Australia against a Sydney-based company. Representing Penn Engineering Components in employment matters, including obtaining
Admitted:1996, California; U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California
College:University of Richmond, B.A., 1993
Law School:Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996
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Languages:English

Lawyer Derek A. Simpson, graduated from University of Richmond, B.A., 1993 Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996, is now employed by Morris Polich & Purdy LLP at 1055 West Seventh Street, Suite 2400 Los Angeles, CA 90017.Derek A. Simpson is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Derek A. Simpson as your lawyer, you should consider whether Derek A. Simpson offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Derek A. Simpson has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Derek A. Simpson's office is located at Los Angeles, CA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Derek A. Simpson has been admitted in 1996, California; U.S. District Court for the Central and Southern Districts of California. His or her practice areas include Commercial Law, Intellectual Property & Unfair Competition; Construction Law; Products Liability.

Derek A. Simpson's college and law school education includes University of Richmond, B.A., 1993, Southern Methodist University, J.D., 1996. Other biographical background includes Mr. Simpson's civil litigation experience includes successfully representing clients in jury and bench trials and on appeal. Mr. Simpson has defended manufacturers of physical therapy devices, surgical equipment, ear piercing instruments, and other medical devices in a wide range of product liability claims. Additionally, Mr. Simpson has represented architects and engineers in litigated matters involving central plants, institutional kitchens, fueling facilities, and a broad array of other construction projects. In his environmental practice, he represents clients in cases involving toxic torts and soil and groundwater contamination. Mr. Simpson's experience includes representation of clients in business, construction, and products liability litigation. Following are examples of matters that he has recently handled: Recent Representations Defended a leading cardiovascular product manufacturer at trial involving a hemostasis introducer sheath. Plaintiff and her husband sought approximately $1.5 million in claim stemming from an atrial flutter ablation procedure. Complications during the procedure required open-heart surgery. Plaintiffs alleged the sheath was defectively designed and manufactured. Jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of manufacturer. Coordinating California-based Nycote Laboratories Corporation's trademark prosecution in Australia against a Sydney-based company. Representing Penn Engineering Components in employment matters, including obtaining . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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