Lawyer Mr. Derek Merman, graduated from Baylor University, B.S., Biology, , Baylor University, B.S., honors University of Houston Law Center, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude, is now employed by The Merman Law Firm at 743 W. 18th St. Houston, TX 77008.Mr. Derek Merman is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mr. Derek Merman as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mr. Derek Merman 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 Mr. Derek Merman has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mr. Derek Merman's office is located at Houston, TX, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Mr. Derek Merman has been admitted in 2004, Texas; Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals; Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court; Texas Northern District Court; Texas Eastern District Court; 2015, Iowa;. His or her practice areas include Litigation: Personal Injury, Personal Injury, Admiralty & Maritime, Car Accidents, Trucking Accident, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury.

Mr. Derek Merman's college and law school education includes Baylor University, B.S., Biology, , Baylor University, B.S., honors, University of Houston Law Center, Class of 2004, J.D., cum laude. Other biographical background includes Derek was born and bred to be a trial attorney. The son of a successful attorney who died as a result of a negligently maintained airplane, Derek was raised by his mother on their ranch near Waco, Texas. For obvious reasons, Derek is passionate about his work forthe injured and those who have lost loved ones because of someones negligence. Derek is a fearless litigator. He has single-handedly recovered settlements and verdicts from some of the biggest companies in America and the world, including Union Pacific Railroad, Cooper Tire and Rubber Company, Nationwide Insurance Company and dozens of others. Derek has represented injured people and surviving loved-ones all across the globe. He has been recognized as Metropolitan Magazines Whos Who, Texas Monthly Magazines Texas Rising Star, and Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Texas by ATLA. Derek does whatever it takes to fully compensate his clients. If that means taking the case to trial then Derek and his clients have the advantage. Derek typically tries several cases a year to successful verdicts. Not only does he win, but he wins big, including obtaining the largest individual civil rights verdict in Texas history over $16 Million in January of 2011. Again in March, 2012, Derek was co-lead in a trial against DuPont where the Jury returned a verdict for $11,965,000 for his clients. Over his career, he has collected millions of dollars for his clients. Read less | Peer Reviewed. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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