Lawyer Derek Heath Potts, graduated from William Jewell College, Class of 1993, B.A. University of Missouri - Kansas City, Class of 1996, J.D., is now employed by The Potts Law Firm, LLP at 1901 W. 47th Place, Suite 210 Kansas City, KS 66205.

While being a member of American Association For Justice (AAJ/ATLA), 1995-Presentrkansas State BarArkansas Trial Lawyers Association 2008 – presentHouston Trial Lawyers AssociationKansas State BarKansas Trial Lawyers Association changed to Kansas Association for Justice, 2000-PresentBoard of Governors, 2009-2014Missouri… Read more American Association For Justice (AAJ/ATLA), 1995-Presentrkansas State BarArkansas Trial Lawyers Association 2008 – presentHouston Trial Lawyers AssociationKansas State BarKansas Trial Lawyers Association changed to Kansas Association for Justice, 2000-PresentBoard of Governors, 2009-2014Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, 2001-PresentMissouri Bar Professionalism CommitteeMissouri State BarNew York State BarTexas State BarTexas Trial Lawyers AssociationUMKC School of Law's Litigation Advisory Committee, 2008- Present Read less, Derek Heath Potts is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Derek Heath Potts as your lawyer, you should consider whether Derek Heath Potts 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 Heath Potts has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Derek Heath Potts's office is located at Kansas City, KS, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Derek Heath Potts has been admitted in 1996, Missouri; 1997, Kansas; 2007, Arkansas; Texas; New York;. His or her practice areas include Mass Torts, Products Liability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Class Actions.

Derek Heath Potts's college and law school education includes William Jewell College, Class of 1993, B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City, Class of 1996, J.D.. Other biographical background includes Representative Cases: State of Kansas vs. John Cheek Jury Trial- Wyandotte County District Court 1995. Member of Prosecution Trial Team which obtained 1st Degree murder conviction of an off duty police officer.Wilburn vs. Bethany Medical Center Jury Trial- Wyandotte District Court, 1995. Member of Plaintiffs Trial Team which obtained a jury verdict for a minor for $4,000,000.Sgroi vs. St. Louis University Hospital- St. Louis City District Court, 2009. Lead Plaintiffs Trial Counsel which obtained an $825,000 verdict due to medical malpractice and successfully argued appeal before Missouri Supreme Court upholding verdict. See Sgroi vs SLUH, No. SC 89840.Novogradac vs. Shirshekan- Platte County Circuit Court, 2009. Co-Lead Plaintiffs Trial Counsel which obtained $2,500,000 verdict for estate of deceased nursing home resident. See Novogradac v. Shirsheken 295 S.W. 3d 528Millard vs. Gard, M.D. – U.S. District Court of Kansas, 2010. Lead Plaintiffs' Trial Counsel which obtained jury verdict of $12,100,000 for a minor.Whitfield vs. C.R. Bard- U.S. District Court of Rhode Island, 2011. Co-Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel which obtained jury finding that C.R. Bard's Kugel Mesh is unreasonably dangerous.Callen vs. Heartland- Buchanan County Circuit Court, 2008. Lead Plaintiffs' Counsel which obtained $2,300,000 settlement during trial due to medical malpractice.In re: Kugel Mesh Hernia Patch Litigation settlement- Lead Negotiating counsel for thousands of cases resulting in . You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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