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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
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.
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34 years
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Languages spoken
English
The Derrick Law Firm
901 Main Street
Conway, SC, 29526
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
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 1988 | 05/31/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 2 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
Client Distinction Award | LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner, Attorney | The Derrick Law Firm | 1991 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Association for Justice | Member | 1991 - Present |
South Carolina Association for Justice | Member | 1988 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim | The Truth About Your South Carolina Injury Claim | 2012 |
The Truth About Your South Carolina Worker's Compensation Claim | The Truth About Your South Carolina Worker's Compensation Claim | 2012 |
Three Feet From Disaster: A Consumer Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in South Carolina | Three Feet From Disaster: A Consumer Guide to Buying Auto Insurance in South Carolina | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of South Carolina School of Law | Juris Doctorate | 1987 |
Wofford College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Conway Middle School Career Day | Attorney Career Path | 2014 |
Conway Middle School Career Day | Attorney Career Path | 2013 |
Conway Middle School Career Day | Attorney Career Path | 2012 |
Riverfest | Safe Driver Obstacle Course | 2012 |
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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.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 9, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Carl Solomon, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 25, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Gordon Nicol, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 28, 2015
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A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. I endorse this lawyer.
David Carlson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 5, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced and hardworking attorney who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome.
James Newell, Car accident Attorney on Jul 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Apr 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Responsible and respected member of the legal community
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
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.
Scott Lemanski, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 7, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Brian Murphy, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
Bradford Andrews, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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I endorse Mr. Derrick for his practice in personal injury!
Ryan Schwartz, Car accident Attorney on Mar 16, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
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.
Nicholas Mermiges, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer for personal injury.
David Carroll, Car accident Attorney on Mar 9, 2015
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Mr. Derrick is a very knowledgeable attorney with great legal insight. I am happy to endorse him.
Nicholas Zales, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 7, 2015
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A very experienced and successful personal injury lawyer. I highly recommend Atty. Derrick.
Samuel Morgan, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. He will fight hard for you.