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)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • 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 01/24/12 in Products Liability Defense

    Derek is an excellent lawyer who works hard, has extensive product and technical knowledge and is a great resource for clients and other lawyers working with him.

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

    See previous.

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

    A very capable lawyer whose honesty and integrity are benchmark.

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

    Mr. Whitefield is one of the most capable, ethical lawyers I know.

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

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

    Mr. Whitefield is an exemplary lawyer, possessing the highest ethics and a brillant ability to analyze complex legal issues. Mr. Whitefield is highly worthy of an AV rating.

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

    Derek Whitefield deserves the highest rating. He is an excellent lawyer on all levels.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 02/17/12 in Products Liability

  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/24/12 in Products Liability

    Derek is national air bag counsel for Honda. I've worked with him on a few cases and am personal friends with him. I have great respect for Derek both in terms of ethics and legal competence.

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