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Derek Allen Johnson
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Biography
Derek earned his juris doctorate from Samford University's Cumberland School of Law, and his Masters of Laws with a specialization in Taxation from the University of Houston's Law Center. In addition, he earned bachelor of art degrees in Sociology and Spanish (Study Abroad Curriculum) from Samford University. Derek was sworn in to practice law in the State of Texas by the Honorable Howell Cobb on April 4, 2002. Derek started his law career representing national and state lenders and other secured creditors in federal bankruptcy proceedings and adversarial and other federal litigation cases. Subsequently, and in addition to representing creditors, he began representing liquidating trustees in Chapter Eleven proceedings and lenders and other financial companies in state court debt collection proceedings. In 2005, Derek began transitioning his practice to a transactional based practice. In 2007, Derek started a fee attorney office for Exodus Title, LLC, and has since maintained his law firm and a fee attorney office.
Admissions:
State Bar of Texas, 2002
United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas
United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern, Eastern, Western and Northern Districts of Texas
Memberships:
Texas Bar Association
State Bar of Texas Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section, and Construction Law Section
Education:
Samford University
o Bachelor of Arts in Sociology – 1997
o Bachelor of Arts in Spanish (Spanish Study Abroad Curriculum) – 1997
o Juris Doctorate – Cumberland School of Law – 2001
University of Houston Law Center, LL.M. in Taxation, 2003
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 24 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Derek Allen Johnson
4801 Woodway Drive, Suite 300 East, Houston, TX, 77056
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Kelly | March 10, 2011 | Wills & Living Wills
Great Attorney
Derek provided excellent legal services and suggestions in the preparation a will for me and my wife. We had particular personal family issues with our children, and through his insight and knowledge of the legal system, were able to come up with a will that we were extremly happy with. I would recom...
Derek Allen Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Derek Johnson is incredibly knowledgable and dedicated in real estate and tax law. He goes the extra mile for his clients and anybody would be in good hands with him!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Managing Partner, Gulley Johnson, LLP
2006 - 2008
Partner, Jones Johnson, LLP
2005 - 2006
Associate, Stumpf, Craddock, Massey & Farrimond, P.C.
2004 - 2005
Associate, Brown & Shapiro, P.C.
Associations
2011 - Present
International Code CouncilMember
2007 - Present
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Zepeda v. South Coast Roofing & Repair, LLC
Client awarded costs, repairs & treble damages and amended and confirmed on appeal.
Education
2003
University of Houston
2001
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Samford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Samford University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers