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Kristina Louise Derro
About Kristina
Biography
Kristina Derro concentrates her practice in civil matters with a special emphasis on veterans law, real estate, and contract litigation. Prior to joining the Fausone Bohn team, Kristina worked as a social worker with the economically disadvantaged and populations suffering from mental health disorders. During her time at the University of Michigan, she also worked in Livonia Public Schools as a social worker, helping students in special education programs.
She joined the firm as a law clerk in 2005, and after law school came back and has been one of the firm's go-to attorneys for veterans law issues. Kristina's expertise has earned her recognition as a 2013 Super Lawyers Rising Star and a 2012 Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Up & Coming Lawyer.
She is a 2006 graduate of Wayne State University Law School and has both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Michigan.
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Licensed in Michigan for 18 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2007
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Location
Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
41700 6 Mile Rd Ste 101, Northville, MI, 48168-3460
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Experience
Honors
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Up & Coming Lawyer, Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Managing Attorney, Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
2007 - 2010
Associate Attorney, Legal Help for Veterans, PLLC
2005 - 2007
Law Clerk, Fausone Bohn, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
State Bar of Michigan Military and Veterans Law Committee
2011 - Present
Oakland County Bar Association Veterans Committee
2009 - Present
National Organization of Veterans' Advocates
2007 - Present
State Bar of Michigan
2014 - 2015
Oakland County Bar Association Veterans CommitteeChair
2013 - 2014
Oakland County Bar Association Veterans CommitteeVice Chair
Education
2006
Wayne State University Law School
JD
2003
University of Michigan
MSW
2001
University of Michigan
BA
Speaking Engagements
2015
Wayne State University School of Law Veterans Clinic
VA Disability System
2015
DAV State Convention
Attorney Involvement in VA Claims
2015
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disability Claims
2014
DAV State Convention
Attorney Involvement in VA Claims and Federal Tort Claims
2014
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disability Claims
2013
VA Benefits for Veterans
Veterans Disability Benefits
2013
Practical Law Television Program
Veterans Law
2013
Holland Area Veterans Council Television Program
Veterans Law
2013
DAV State Convention
Attorney Involvement in VA Claims and Federal Tort Claims
2013
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disability Claims
2012
Veterans Law Clinic
Federal Tort Claims and Medical Malpractice Under 38 USC 1151
2012
VA Benefits for Veterans
Veterans Disability Benefits
2012
VA Benefits for Veterans
Veterans Disability Benefits
2012
DAV State Convention
Attorney Involvement in VA Claims and Federal Tort Claims
2012
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disabilty Claims
2011
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disability Claims
2010
Canton Community Foundation's Veterans Summit
VA Disability Claims
Publications
2015
Michigan Bar Journal
Veteran Disability Claims Before VA
2012
Los Angeles Lawyer
Equitable Tolling at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
2012
Laches (OCBA)
It's Never Too Late: Equitable Tolling to the Rescue
Languages
English