Patrick J. Derkacz

Patrick J. Derkacz

5.0
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 32 years

Insurance Lawyer at Sterling Heights, MI
Practice Areas: Insurance, Internet, Personal Injury

44444 Mound Rd Ste 100, Sterling Heights, MI

About Patrick

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Insurance 75%

Long Term Disability Insurance Claims and Cases

75%
Internet 20%

Car accident cases-1st and 3rd party

20%
Personal Injury 5%

Other personal injury cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 32 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1993

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Patrick J. Derkacz

44444 Mound Rd Ste 100, Sterling Heights, MI, 48314

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Patrick J. Derkacz's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney

Great Attorney!

Mr. Derkacz was very straight forward with my case and I loved that. The outcome was great and very happy with his legal service.

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Patrick J. Derkacz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Phillip Serafini

Insurance lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Over the last 11 years that we have worked together, Pat has consistently achieved outstanding results for his clients including, most importantly, clients with long term disability claims. He is respected by attorneys and judges for his work in this area of the law."

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Edward Shankin

Insurance lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Fantastic at handling Short and Long Term Disability claims"

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Edward Shankin

Personal injury lawyer

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Phillip Serafini

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Partner, SMDA

Associations

2017 - Present

American Association for Justice

member

2006 - Present

Macomb County Bar Association

member

1998 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

member

1993 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Doe v Insurance Company

Settled lawsuit for 1.2 million

Hess v MetLife

Summary judgment granted for Plaintiff

Sondey v Citizens Insurance

$912,500 verdict

Hawthorne v Lincoln General Insurance Co.

Judgment against insurer for failing to pay

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Education

1993

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Eastern Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

No-fault seminar

Underinsured Motorist verdict

Languages

English

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