Derek R. Caldwell

Derek R. Caldwell

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 30 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

PO Box 19242, 4801 Glenwood Avenue Suite 200, Raleigh, NC

About Derek

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 40%

25 years | 250 cases

40%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 40%

I have been practicing bankruptcy law for over ten years and am familiar with Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. I am a true solo practitioner so your case will not be foisted off on my staff. You will have close contact with me and you will get the personal attorney attention that you and your case deserve. I proudly help people file file bankruptcy

25 years | 400 cases

40%
Car Accident 5%

I used to practice extensively in personal injury when I worked for one of the largest PI firms in Eastern North Carolina. Although PI is no longer a major part of my practice, I am very experienced in that area and know how to get strong recoveries for my clients.

29 years | 250 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1995

Pending Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Derek R. Caldwell

PO Box 19242, 4801 Glenwood Avenue Suite 200, Raleigh, NC, 27619

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Derek R. Caldwell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | October 3, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Took the time to answer our questions without asking for anything in return

Our Lawyer was unavailable to answer questions about an issue with our bankruptcy. I asked the questions we have here on Avvo and Derek was kind enough to answer them. I wish I would have found him when we were looking for a good Lawyer before we started the process.

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

K. Brown

Very Easy to talk with. Knowledgeable and non-condescending. Consider me a lifelong client and referral source!

Derek Caldwell

Replied last November 10, 2021

Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it!

Posted by Nicole | May 11, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Customer Service

After months of considering filing Chapter 7 on my own, I've finally decided to go with an attorney. After calling several offices in NC, I was pleased to speak with Attorney Derek R. Caldwell who made a great case for why going with an attorney offers a greater chance for Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing... success. This attorney was pleasant to speak with, patient with my many questions, very professional, and with fees on the lower end of the spectrum many would appreciate. I think the professional assistance of Attorney Derek R. Caldwell would be of great benefit to many. Thank you.

Derek Caldwell

Replied last May 13, 2021

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure speaking with you and I look forward to working with you to discharge your debt.

Posted by Sandy | December 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Loan negotiation

We contracted Derek to guide us through a loan negotiation. he was easy to work with, very professional, and clearly worked well with the banks attorneys. We worked out a good settlement with the bank with timely payments that worked best for our situation. Derek did a great job, we would recommend h...im to everyone.

Derek Caldwell

Replied last December 31, 2020

Thank you so much for the kind words. I am very happy we were able to reach an amicable settlement of this debt.

Posted by anonymous | March 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Good person make a good lawyer

Mr. Caldwell, is a good person lawyer who on day one helped me with my chapter 7. he was very supportive and helpful with my Bankruptcy. he helping me get through.

Derek Caldwell

Replied last March 18, 2019

Thank you for your kind words. I try to treat every client the way I would like to be treated.

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Derek R. Caldwell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kirk Myers

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is very knowledgeable and generously shares excellent Legal advice on this Forum Further he has provided a wealth of valuable insight and practical consul."

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Leon Bayer

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. The answers of Derek are consistently accurate, analytic, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney. Plus, he speaks French!"

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Leonard Boyer

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Caldwell is an excellent and very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."

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Jay Simon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I only know Mr. Caldwell though his many answers on Avvo in the area of Bankruptcy. Mr. Caldwell's answers are always right on the money. Unlike some, he does not just give quick cursory answers. He goes in depth, yet he makes sure to be understandable to a lay person. His answers show thought, great knowledge of bankruptcy, and, most important, caring about the asker's problem. The time and effort he volunteers to help strangers is just amazing. Anyone who would hire him as their attorney is lucky to have such a quality person representing them."

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Stuart Steingraber

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 01

Relationship: Other

"I have read Mr. Caldwell's many responses to bankruptcy questions and always found them to be accurate and concise. I endorse this lawyer to anyone in his community looking for a qualified bankruptcy attorney."

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Channika Desilva

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Caldwell is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."

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Gregory Cade

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. Mr. Derek is a well-regarded and driven attorney who has provided exceptional legal representation to numerous clients throughout the U.S. With his extensive knowledge, broad experience and impressive professional skills, he is bound to invest his time and energy into achieving the best outcome for each case, regardless of its level of complexity."

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Ted Zink

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeffrey Lampert

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Other

"I am pleased to endorse Mr. Caldwell, who I know only by coming across answers to Avvo questions that I am also answering. It struck me today how precise he was in his response in a a format that I believe a non-lawyer would find easy to understand and being accurate in the response. His other endorsements speak to his honesty and integrity. While most attorneys can cite to statutes and rules of procedures, not all attorneys at law can be effective counselors at law."

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Randall Saxton

Debt settlement lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William O'Connor

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Caldwell is a valuable member of the Avvo community. He consistently provides accurate advice. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Jordan Gunn

Unknown lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer provides insightful guidance here on Avvo. I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Blumenthal

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I only know Derek from the postings that he makes on this site. I have not read each and every posting, but the many that I have seen are very detailed and spot on. Often he not only answers the question but asks the next question. If I had a client seeking bankruptcy counsel in his geographic area, I would definitely recommend recommend"

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Sean Cleary

Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Katie Jay

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Waymon Harrell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Caldwell provides excellent advice to Avvo users. He is a very capable and exceptional attorney."

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Simon Kabzan

Unknown lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer as one who is a specialist in their field and highly recommend."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Other

"I not only endorse this lawyer. I give this lawyer 5 stars!"

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Nathan McKinney

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Derek has an extremely high degree of legal knowledge, he is willing to help and very respected in the legal community. I would not hesitate in recommending Mr. Caldwell."

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Robert Hunt

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ethical and knowledgeable. Clients will notice the benefits of competent counsel when Derek is your arrorney."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Derek R. Caldwell

2001 - 2002

Attorney, Wallis & Morton, PLLC

1999 - 2001

Attorney, Browne, Flebotte, Wilson & Horn, PLLC

Associations

2007 - Present

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Education

1995

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of Colorado - Boulder

BA

N/A

Universite de Bordeaux III

Languages

French

English

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