Derek Scott Whitefield

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
James Madison College at Michigan State University
Law School Attended:
Wayne State University, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Michigan; 1985, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; 1988, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit; 1993, California; 1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1995, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California; 1995, U.S. District Court, Western District of California; 2001, U.S. District Court, District Court of Alaska; 2005, Texas
ISLN:
902794953

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Automotive
  • Litigation
  • Insurance
  • Product Safety
  • Product Liability
  • Automotive Product Liability Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (29 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/16/12 in Products Liability Defense

    Derek is one of the finest attorneys I have been privileged to work with in my twenty-six years of practice. He should receive the highest rating M-H can give!

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Deputy General Counsel on 02/14/12 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/09/12 in Complex Litigation

    Derek is an excellent lawyer and an asset to the legal field.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/09/12 in Products Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/09/12 in Products Liability

    Derek was in house for a time. He understands both the outside lawyer's and the client's perspective. He is one of the brightest, kindest, hardest working people I know. He is an exceptionally gifted and diligent lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/09/12 in Products Liability

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 02/01/12 in Products Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/12 in General Liability Defense

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/12 in Products Liability

    I have know Mr. Whitefield since he was a summer associate at the Dykema firm and he has always been a top-flight lawyer, consummate professional, and a good friend.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/01/12 in Products Liability

    I have known Derek professionally for approximately 14 years. He is an excellent attorney and a pleasure to work with.

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Derek Scott Whitefield: Member at Dykema
  • Los Angeles, CA
    333 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2100
    Los Angeles, CA 90071