Derek Edward Dee

Derek Edward Dee

also known as Derek Dee

4.9
Rating: 6.1

Licensed for 7 years

Military law Lawyer at Portage, MI
Practice Areas: Military Law, Appeals, Personal Injury ... +4 more

7837 S. Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI

About Derek

Biography

Derek completed his undergraduate degree at Kalamazoo College in 1997. He earned a bachelor of arts degree with a major in economics and a minor in mathematics. Derek was awarded honors on his Senio...

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

20%-35%


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 7 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2019

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

VA Disability Group

7837 S. Sprinkle Rd, Portage, MI, 49002

VA Disability Group PLLC

7837 S Sprinkle Rd, Kalamazoo, MI, 49048

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Derek Edward Dee's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mauris | May 04, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Got me from 20% to 90%!!!

With the help of Derek Dee and his team we was able to get my benefits from 20% to 90% in a few months. Thank you so, so much!! Derek always responded quickly to my emails, calls and any questions I had. He always kept me in loop and I really appreciate his knowledge and professionalism. Thanks to ...all at your firm and I would highly recommend VA Disability Group in helping with veterans disability benefits! Derek works hard for us veterans!

Posted by Dennis | January 15, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Amazing!

When VA advocates did not return calls or dismissed with a "can't help you", I turned to Derek. He has been more than helpful, and has been open with communication and help for me. Without him, I could have never navigated the VA system and all the hoops I was expected to jump through. When letters f...rom the VA came and I did not understand what they wanted, Derek was there to help and explain. Certainly worth the 20% to get the back pay. A big THANK YOU Derek for all your hard work. We would never have managed to survive the gauntlet the VA had us going through. Dennis McKinley

Posted by Joseph | January 14, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

VA Attorney Derek Dee

I Filed a VA Disability claim in 2015, which the VA denied. I filed my own appeal and realized I needed help. In early 2020, I had a Board of Veterans' Appeals in less than 1 month, another Law Firm who said they would represent me, backed out at the last minute. I was really desperate, and was go...ing to represent myself, when I reached out to the "VA Disability Group, PLLC" and spoke with Attorney Derek Dee. Derek decided to take on my case, even though he saw a very big challenge and an "Uphill battle". Derek prepared for my case and represented me at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Derek and his hard-working staff did a thorough evaluation of my newly received Military Service Records (From the 4th Request) and private medical records, and we filed new disability claims. I have recently been granted service connection. Derek and his staff are handling my appeal for the disabilities the VA Rater denied. Thanks Derek and VA Disability Group, PLLC.

Posted by Greg M. | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Stop looking, hire immediately

Derek Dee by far is an amazing attorney that has been representing me since October 2020. In the short amount of time (~6 months) he has accomplished more for me than the local VA Representative and the VFW follow on representation combined in the prior 4 years. IMO I would just bypass the VA and hi...re Derek and his firm immediately for all your claims and appeals. I have recommended him to many of my fellow veterans.

Posted by Amber | October 19, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Derek Dee is an Awesome Lawyer

I had a pleasure with working with Derek Dee he is awesome and he was there for me through the whole process. I’m so forever grateful for him and his staff. I can’t say thank you enough. I’m very very thankful. In 2004 I was separated from the military with no help from the military. My mental illnes...s, pain, amongst other things has been a battle. I was in a very bad accident and because of the accident and other injuries from the military I was no longer to continue service. So the army put me out with no help. I went to the VA three times for help after service .. I was turned down twice and on the third time in 2013 which was 9 years later I was granted healthcare and 10% for my back. Throughout the last 7 years I gained service connection for other things but it was a hard fight. I couldn’t keep jobs, I was in an out of treatment and I’m still am to this day. I thought I would never see a 100% VA rating. Derek Dee and the staff here helped me obtain this rating. This has made me feel better knowing I have healthcare still that I need and compensation to live on. It’s been a long journey from 2004. I wish I knew of Derek Dee and VA disability group back then. It’s just been so hard. I just still can’t believe the good report, I’ve been crying tears of joy. God bless you and your firm, y’all don’t know how much y’all mean to me and I’m so forever thankful. Thank you and thank you again. God bless you all, I’m so happy

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Estate planning lawyer | Oct 16

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"Derek is an extremely intelligent attorney. With confidence, I would refer any of my family law clients to him knowing that they would receive excellent service and representation."

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Experience

Rating:  6.1 (Good)

Honors

N/A

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, VA Disability Group PLLC

Education

1997

Kalamazoo College

BA

Languages

English

Spanish

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