Derek R Van Gilder

I have known Derek since 1998. He handled my 2002 divorce with tact and compassion. He provided wisdom in a situation that I had in 2007. He handled the incorporation of our company in March 2011. Derek can be trusted with your confidences, is always prompt with a return phone call and most of all, h...e really listens; then gives thoughtful advice. I highly recommend you call him at 512 303-4747.

I have used Derek Van Gilder as my personal and corporate attorney for over 20 years. He helped us incorporate our business, has protected our intellectual property, and on more than one occasion has succeeded in making sure that our rights were not trampled upon by large corporate bullies. I conside...r him my good friend and recommend him highly. He is highly competent and successful

Derek Van Gilder helped us set up our business. He has provided us with the correct information so that we could benifit the most from our s-corp, and We have! Since then he has handled several issues. I always know I can call him and he will help me or advise me on the whatever legal questions I... have. I have had dealing with several attorneys and feel more confident with Derek.

Client Review: Derek Van Gilder has represented our corporation since its inception in 1985. Throughout the 24 years of the existence of the corporation, Derek represented the shareholders and the corporation on several legal cases including a receivership case in the Bastrop District Court, and pet...itions which were filed with the Texas Supreme Court. Our corporate case had to be handled in 2 States of California and Texas. Although there were other attorneys involved in both states, Derek stood out within them as being the most diligent and effective. Our complex civil litigation in Texas was pursued all the way to the Texas Supreme Court. Over the last few years, Derek was the lead attorney and counsel for our case guiding the legal team through numerous court hearings, petitions and final trial and settlement of the case. Derek’s honesty, legal knowledge, thoroughness, and performance throughout the years exceeded my expectations. Derek also chose other attorneys for our case that proved to be very valuable as the case ended up in our favor. Derek treated our case as a priority and as it was the only case he was handling. He is very competent and follows strict ethics.

Derek Van Gilder Represented our corporation (Zapa Interests Inc.) since its inception in 1985. Effective December 31, 2009 the corporation ceased to exist and it was dissolved by the remaining shareholders. Throughout the 24 years of the existence of the corporation, Derek represen...ted the shareholders and the corporation on several legal cases and most importantly during the last four and half years of shareholders’ legal cases and corporation’s receivership in the Bastrop District Court and petitions filed with the Texas Supreme Court. Zapa Interests’ legal case was being litigated in 2 States, Santa Clara County Superior Court, California and Bastrop County Court, Texas. In all there were a total 9 attorneys in both states were involved in our case which was determined to be a complex civil litigation. Certain portion of the litigation in Texas was pursued all the way to the Texas Supreme Court. Over the last four and half years, Derek was the lead attorney and counsel for our case guiding the legal team through numerous court hearings, petitions and final trial and settlement of the case. Derek’s conduct, legal knowledge and performance throughout the years were beyond my expectations and he impressed me with his thoroughness, knowledge of legal matters related to our case, and competency. Derek’s most valuable asset for our case - he and his team were always prepared and ready at the court hearings and oral and written presentations to the court. He took his responsibilities with our long court battle very serious, and treated our case with the utmost care and diligence. We could not have asked for a more competent and ethical attorney to represent us while we were more than a few thousand of miles away. I recommend him highly.