Derek R. Van Gilder

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Derek R. Van Gilder: Attorney with Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Van Gilder is the owner of the Law Firm of Derek R. Van Gilder. He has practiced law for more than 30 years. He is also a licensed professional engineer.

Mr. Van Gilder has extensive courtroom experience as a trial lawyer for both plaintiffs and defendants.

Mr. Van Gilder is a veteran of the United States Army.

Areas of Practice (20)

  • Business, Corporations and Partnerships
  • Complex Business Structures
  • Contracts
  • Breach of Contract
  • Defense in Breach of Contract
  • Divorce and Family Law
  • Intellectual Property
  • Aggressive Patent Enforcement
  • Patent
  • Trademark and Copyright Enforcement
  • Oil and Gas
  • Mineral Deed
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Car Accident Injury
  • Trucking Accident
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Real Estate
  • Wills, Trusts and Probate
  • Mediation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Houston, M.B.A., 1976; University of Texas, B.S.C.E., 1974
Law School Attended:
University of Texas, J.D., 1981
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, Texas; 1982, California; 1990, District of Columbia; United States Supreme Court; United States District Court for the District of Columbia; United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; United States District Court, Western District of Texas; United States District Court, Northern District of Texas; United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas; United States District Court, Southern District of Texas; United States District Court, Southern District of California; registered to practice before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Languages:
Spanish
Birth Information:
San Antonio, Texas, February 26, 1950
ISLN:
901856539

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$300 - $350/hr

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0
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Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
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Avvo Client Review
4.7/5.0 (61 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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1.0/5.0 (2 reviews)
Client Champion

One of the worst parts of a new city is finding competent folks to work with. Derek isn't one. He's a scammer and a liar. I have business overseas so I travel. I hired Derek to argue a Contempt Motio...

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737-881-3317  Phone

www.vangilderlaw.com/derek-van-gilder.html

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