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Dirk has focused his practice on personal injury, wrongful death, and worker's compensation cases since he graduated from law school in 1987. He has owned his own practice since 1991 and has expanded from his main office in Conway to locations in Myrtle Beach, North Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Florence, North Charleston, Charleston, and Mt. Pleasant.

Dirk was born in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1960. He grew up in Conway. His first job was at the age of 6 as a farmhand on his grandfather's tobacco farm in rural Horry County. At age 9, he purchased his first vehicle when his grandfather sold him a 1960 pickup truck for the amount Dirk earned that week, $28.00.  Dirk credits hot humid summer days in the tobacco fields as his inspiration to excel in school and get a good education.

He grew up in a house with his parents, Julius and Polly Derrick, and three sisters. His father was a high school teacher and football coach who had been co-captain of the 1957 South Carolina Gamecock football team and drafted by the New York Giants. Coach Derrick was very competitive and his children were raised to compete to win in anything they pursue. Everything was a competition including who could be the most productive in their summertime farming jobs, who could make the best grades in school, and who could win a particular athletic competition. This characteristic probably explains why all four children attended college and participated in college athletics.

Dirk earned a football scholarship to Wofford College where he played for four years. After graduating, he coached college football at East Tennessee State University for one year where he met his wife, Michelle Garrity. They were married in 1985, the same year Dirk began law school at the University of South Carolina. He graduated in 1987 and began practicing in Horry County in 1988. Due to early success in the courtroom, Dirk worked his way into a partnership after just three years.  In 1991, he left the partnership and established The Derrick Law Firm.

He and his wife, Michelle, have two sons, Dakota and Peyton. 

Dirk is also very involved with his community. He is a founding member and elder of The Rock, Conway's Community Church which began in 2005 as a ministry for young people, people who have never gone to church, or people who have no interest in attending traditional churches. He is also involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and has been so since he first attended an FCA Camp in Black Mountain, NC. He has been a member of the Horry County FCA Adult Chapter and has also served on the Coastal Area FCA Board in the past. Dirk also supports the Children's Mentoring Program of Horry County.

 

 

**Past results do not guarantee future results but you are guaranteed our best efforts. Reviews come from clients, our community, and other attorneys. Responsible Attorney: Dirk Derrick, 901 Main Street, Conway, SC 29526.**

Practice areas

  1. Car accident: 30%

    We help families recover from the devastating consequences of other people's carelessness on the highway. This includes both wrongful death claims and injury claims. These include car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and accidents caused by tractor trailer trucks.

    34 years

  2. Personal injury: 30%

    34 years

  3. Trucking accident: 10%

  4. Workers compensation: 10%

    34 years

  5. Wrongful death: 10%

  6. Brain injury: 5%

  7. Spinal cord injury: 5%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

The Derrick Law Firm

901 Main Street
Conway, SC, 29526

Website
https://www.derricklawfirm.com/ 

    The Derrick Law Firm

    2411 North Oak Street
    Suite 307-H
    Myrtle Beach, SC, 29577

    The Derrick Law Firm

    635 East Bay Street
    Suite F
    Charleston, SC, 29403

    The Derrick Law Firm

    1240 Winnowing Way
    Suite 102
    Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466

    The Derrick Law Firm

    7410 Northside Drive
    Suite 211
    North Charleston, SC, 29420

    The Derrick Law Firm

    1019 Hwy 17 South
    Suite 126
    North Myrtle Beach, SC, 29582

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    SCGood Standing198805/31/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers0
    Legal guides2
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2022
    BV RatedMartindale-Hubbell2022
    Client Champion AwardMartindale-Hubbell2022
    Client Distinction AwardLexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell2013
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    Owner, AttorneyThe Derrick Law Firm1991 - Present
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    American Association for JusticeMember1991 - Present
    South Carolina Association for JusticeMember1988 - Present
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury ClaimThe Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim2012
    The Truth About Your South Carolina Worker's Compensation ClaimThe Truth About Your South Carolina Worker's Compensation Claim2012
    Three Feet From Disaster: A Consumer Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in South CarolinaThree Feet From Disaster: A Consumer Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in South Carolina2012
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of South Carolina School of LawJuris Doctorate1987
    Wofford CollegeBA - Bachelor of Arts1982
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Conway Middle School Career DayAttorney Career Path2014
    Conway Middle School Career DayAttorney Career Path2013
    Conway Middle School Career DayAttorney Career Path2012
    RiverfestSafe Driver Obstacle Course2012

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    Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

    Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
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    Dirk is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

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    Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Walter Rudolph Hnot, III

    Walter Hnot,, Car accident Attorney on Apr 20, 2017
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    Dirk is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.

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    Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Carl L. Solomon

    Carl Solomon, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 25, 2016
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

    Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Gordon Thomas Nicol

    Gordon Nicol, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer David Leon Carlson

    David Carlson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 5, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced and hardworking attorney who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.

    Lawyer James Brice Newell

    James Newell, Car accident Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

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    Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. Responsible and respected member of the legal community

    Lawyer Robert J. Reeves

    Robert Reeves, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 11, 2015
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    I highly endorse this lawyer. With over 26 years of practicing law, Dirk has the wealth of knowledge and years of experience that a serious personal injury claim requires. I also appreciate the time and energy he put into writing substantive content eBooks for his clients. Knowing what you are facing and what you can expect will give you the peace of mind you seek. I wish great continued success to Derrick in his firm. Robert Reeves

    Lawyer Rob Usry

    Rob Usry, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
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    Dirk works hard. He's smart, he's courageous, and he gets results. He also shares his knowledge and experience with other lawyers so even folks who haven't hired him can benefit from his skills.

    Lawyer Scott Fredrick Lemanski

    Scott Lemanski, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Brian Robert Murphy

    Brian Murphy, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 4, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Bruce Brian Dizengoff

    Bruce Dizengoff, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 27, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer. Dirk Derrick is a very knowledgeable attorney, and a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients. He is well respected in the legal field.

    Lawyer Bradford Andrews

    Bradford Andrews, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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    I endorse Mr. Derrick for his practice in personal injury!

    Lawyer Ryan Schwartz

    Ryan Schwartz, Car accident Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer James Ross Snell

    James Snell, Car accident Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer, he provides a great service to his clients.

    Lawyer Nicholas Mermiges

    Nicholas Mermiges, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
    Relationship: Worked for lawyer

    I endorse this lawyer for personal injury.

    Lawyer David Alfred Carroll

    David Carroll, Car accident Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    Mr. Derrick is a very knowledgeable attorney with great legal insight. I am happy to endorse him.

    Lawyer Nicholas C. Zales

    Nicholas Zales, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    A very experienced and successful personal injury lawyer. I highly recommend Atty. Derrick.

    Lawyer Samuel Lynndon Morgan

    Samuel Morgan, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
    Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

    I endorse this lawyer. He will fight hard for you.

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