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Dirk J. Derrick
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Biography
Dirk J. Derrick grew up in Conway, SC. His first job was at the age of six as a farmhand on his grandfather's tobacco farm in rural Horry County. He has worked and made money every year since. Dirk credits hot, humid summer days in the tobacco fields as his inspiration to get a good education and work in a climate-controlled environment.
His father was a high school teacher and football coach who had been co-captain of the 1957 South Carolina Gamecock football team. 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.
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. 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 Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers.
For the next 20 years, Dirk operated his firm like most small law firms, but became very frustrated with the leverages held by the insurance industry which creates obstacles in providing the three things expected by our clients, getting the real value of their claims, as fast as possible, while receiving elite customer service from a trusted lawyer.
In 2015, Dirk performed a large focus group on a big case obtaining massive amounts of valuable insight and video footage of each juror’s opinions and deliberations. For the first time, Dirk shared the footage with the opposing party and found an ability to flip the leverages of time, money, uncertainty, and knowledge for his client’s benefit.
To provide the same leverage for all his clients, not just those with extremely high values, Dirk constructed a business model and in-house courtrooms to determine truth about his cases, presentation models, and jurors.
Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has since grown from Dirk and one associate to 25 attorneys and over 60 staff members. Dirk also expanded the firm from one location to 10 offices throughout South Carolina with in-house courtrooms in Myrtle Beach, Conway, and North Charleston. Courtrooms are presently under construction in both Greenville and Columbia.
As of February 2025, Dirk has obtained personal data from 19,000 citizens and has case decisions and opinions from over 10,000 participants. He has also partnered with a team of data scientists to develop a proprietary interactive database to analyze the data. Dirk partners with attorneys both inside and outside the state of South Carolina in determining the truths in their cases and how to leverage the same. He has recently begun “The Appraisers Podcast”, a closed podcast for plaintiff lawyers only sharing what is being learned through the individual focus groups and the big data coming from all of them collectively.
Since 2021, Dirk has been recognized annually by Best Lawyers for Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Additionally, in years 2023-2025, Dirk was evaluated on professional achievement and peer recognition by the Super Lawyers organization. Each of those years, he was selected as a Super Lawyer (SC-Personal Injury).
Myrtle Beach Area Personal Injury Attorney Dirk Derrick Supports The Local Community
He is a founding member and elder of The Rock, Conway's Community Church, and has been involved with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes for over 45 years. In 2019, Dirk began the “Get Seen, Get Paid” Athletic Camp Scholarship in honor of his father, Julius Derrick, who was an orphan raised in Epworth Children’s Home. Recognizing how the trajectory of his life was changed by his father’s scholarship, education and work ethic, these scholarships are offered to allow talented student-athletes with a strong work ethic to attend camps in hopes of earning an athletic scholarship.
Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers has offices in Conway, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Florence, Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville, SC.
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster. Call (843) 203-8201 to discuss your case.
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Working to Get Our Clients Real Value Faster
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
30%
38 years
Personal Injury
30%
38 years
Trucking Accident
10%
Workers Compensation
10%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Awards
2026 2025 2024
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Licenses
Licensed in South Carolina for 38 years
State: South Carolina
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Derrick Law Firm Injury Lawyers, PC
(843) 203-8201
Mobile
901 Main Street, Conway, SC, 29526
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Posted by anonymous | March 05, 2013
Personal Injury client
I am very impressed with The Derrick Law Firm. I have been treated very courteous and efficiently and well represented. Renee Jordan and Dirk Derrick handled all my questions in a timely and knowledgeable fashion. Thank you again."
Posted by Rachel | February 20, 2013
Car Accident Hero
The Derrick Law Firm has an amazing, caring staff. The attorney himself listens, understands, and provides excellent help through what can be a challenging time. Renee was always there to answer my questions and explain anything I didn't understand. I highly recommend this firm and the team that Dirk...
Posted by Mary | February 14, 2013
Knowledgeable, Professional, and Aggressive
We never want to find our self in a situation that we need an attorney to fight for our rights, but when I found myself in that very situation I was fortunate enough to have Dirk Derrick representing my best interests. He and his team were always available to me, and proved to be knowledgeable, profe...
Posted by SAL | January 15, 2013
My Attorney
"I was so welcomed the moment I stepped into the office. Everyone was professional and always there to answer any questions. Mr. Renee's knowledge and honesty was key. Mr Derrick was AWESOME. My trust was in him and never failed. He gave me such PEACE during this difficult time in my life. He b...
Posted by Bill | May 31, 2012
PROFESSIONAL
Very knowledgeable and professional staff,treated me as if I was their family.
Dirk J. Derrick's Lawyer Endorsements
"Dirk is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
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Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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"A true professional. Incredibly knowledgeable, and result driven. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an experienced and hardworking attorney who will work tirelessly to ensure you receive the best possible outcome."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Responsible and respected member of the legal community"
"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"
"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."
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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."
"I endorse Mr. Derrick for his practice in personal injury!"
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"I endorse this lawyer, he provides a great service to his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer for personal injury."
"Mr. Derrick is a very knowledgeable attorney with great legal insight. I am happy to endorse him."
"A very experienced and successful personal injury lawyer. I highly recommend Atty. Derrick."
"I endorse this lawyer. He will fight hard for you."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyers - Workers' Compensation - Claimant, Best Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Best Lawyers - Workers' Compensation - Claimants, Best Lawyers
2013
Client Distinction Award, LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Owner, Attorney, The Derrick Law Firm
Associations
1991 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
South Carolina Association for JusticeMember
Education
1987
University of South Carolina School of Law
Juris Doctorate
1982
Wofford College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
Ethics & Virtual Law Offices
Ethics & Virtual Law Offices - CLE Attended
2021
Ethics and Negotiations
Ethics and Negotiations - CLE Attended
2020
Jury Panel Research and Fast Track Jury Trials Update
Jury Panel Research and Fast Track Jury Trials Update - CLE Attended
2020
Trial Lawyers Summit
Trial Lawyers Summit CLE Attended
2014
Conway Middle School Career Day
Attorney Career Path
2013
Conway Middle School Career Day
Attorney Career Path
2012
Conway Middle School Career Day
Attorney Career Path
2012
Riverfest
Safe Driver Obstacle Course
Publications
2012
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
Languages
English
Activity
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