$ 300-350 per hour
About Derek
Biography
Real estate attorney Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate Law, Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law and Residential Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
I served as a combat medic (Health Care Specialist) for four years in the US Army. I was airborne and air assault qulified. I deployed to Bagram, Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom V for 13 months.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 12 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Wilson, Cribbs, & Goren, P.C.
2500 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77002-9116
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Gary | March 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great firm, great people
Derek worked with our litigation team in a complex entitlement challenge and prevailed. Their preparation and execution were outstanding.
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Experience
Honors
2018
Board Certified - Commercial Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Board Certified - Residential Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2018
Board Certified - Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2013
Dean's Citizenship Award, South Texas College of Law
2013
Transactional Law Practice Certificate, South Texas College of Law
2012
Liberty Bell Award, Houston Young Lawyers Association
2012
Pro Bono Honors Certificate, South Texas College of Law
2010
Outstanding Finance Graduate, University of St. Thomas
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Real Estate Attorney, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C.
2012 - 2013
Law Clerk, Wilson, Cribbs & Goren, P.C.
2012 - 2012
Summer Associate, Crady, Jewett & McCulley, LLP
2011 - 2013
Associate, Lexis Nexis Group
2010 - 2010
Commercial Real Estate Analyst, National Appraisal Partners
2008 - 2008
Finance Intern, Merrill Lynch & Co.
2002 - 2006
Combat Medic/Health Care Specialist, United States Army
Associations
2013 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationReal Estate Law Section – Member
2013 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Real Estate, Probate and Trust SectionMember
2011 - Present
Houston Volunteer Lawyers ProgramVolunteer
2011 - Present
Urban Land InstituteYoung Leader
2011 - Present
CCIM Houston ChapterMember
2011 - Present
Phi Delta PhiMember
Sample of Legal Cases
(Ashby Highrise) Penelope Loughead, et al. v. 1717 Bissonnet, LLC (Cause No. 2013-26155)
Injunction denied
Education
2014
Texas A&M University CNVE
Certificate
2013
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2010
University of St. Thomas
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2010
University of St. Thomas
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2017
Business law course
Negotiating Commercial Contracts - Improved Property
2016
Land Use Panel
Land Use, Development, and Regulation in Houston— America's "Unzoned City"
2015
Rice University Current Trends in Best Practices in Real Estate (MGMT 700)
ULI Young Leaders and Mentorship
2013
NAI Young Broker Presentation
When Bad Things Happen to Good Brokers
2013
CCIM January Luncheon
"Ashby Highrise" Legal Update
Publications
2018
Texas Bar Journal
Down the Hatch
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers