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 02/01/12 in Products Liability Defense

    Derek is an exceptional lawyer. Not only does he have the highest ethical standards, he is also a skilled trial lawyer who is passionate about the practice of law.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability

    I have always found Derek to be a diligent, respected, effective, and highly knowledgeable and skillful litigator, and a consumate proffesional as well. He is certainly one of the "go to" persons within his multiple areas of practice. Derek enjoys... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 01/24/12 in Products Liability Defense

    I had the pleasure of working with Derek on several cases for General Motors that had been filed in Oregon. He is an extremely capable lawyer and a real nice guy too.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/12 in Accidents

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/12 in Product Defects

    Derek is very smart. very honest and very hard working

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/12 in Personal Injury Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability Defense

    Derek Whitefield is one of the preeminent products liability defense attorneys in the nation. Many of the largest corporations in the world rely upon his skill and expertise to guide their defense of sophisticated products liability lawsuits. He shou... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability Defense

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  • Los Angeles, CA
    333 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2100
    Los Angeles, CA 90071


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