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 Murdoch | August 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

Results Oriented

As a disabled Veteran, I know how frustrating and discouraging the VA Claims process can be. I was ready to give up. If not for Attorney Derek Dee and the VA Disability Group team, my claim would have been denied a long time ago. They believed in me, fought for me and never gave up. Their knowledge a...nd persistence turned my situation around and gave me hope. I am extremely grateful and highly recommend them to any Veteran who needs real advocates on their side.

Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

RN

When I first contacted Derek Dee to represent my husband's disability case he was very forthcoming with information about the process and what to expect. He always kept me informed and answered my questions honestly. He was very responsive to my phone calls and texts and I came to trust him totally.... He was empathic and a cheerleader in a grueling and demeaning process. I was very glad I had turned my situation over to him and recommend others to do the same.

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 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 Malissa | September 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Military Law

VA Attorney Review

I had a very positive experience with this firm and am very grateful for all their assistance and encouragement. Derek Dee is a wonderful attorney who personally assisted me every step of the way with my case. He was knowledgeable and kind and professional and treated my case with priority. It's easy... to see he really cares about all his clients and works hard to get the best possible outcome. I highly recommend this firm to anyone looking for help with a VA claim.

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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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