$ 200-225 per hour
Derek holds a B.S. in Business Management from Brigham Young University-Idaho. He pursued graduate studies at the Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, earning a Master’s in Human Resources (MHR) and a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA). Derek furthered his education at Penn State Dickinson School of Law. His professional experience spans multiple sectors, including roles at Ball Ventures, Utah State University Human Resources, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office, and Goldman Sachs. Currently, Derek is an attorney at Beard St. Clair Gaffney PA, specializing in Estate Planning, Business Law, and Employment Law.
$ 200-225 per hour
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Acquired: 2023
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203 S Garfield Ave, Pocatello, ID, 83204-3233
3 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Poor quality of work, poor communication.
He was hired to help me draft a writ of demand. After hearing about my situation he said he would have a draft for me within a week and ghosts me for a couple months despite multiple emails and calls asking why he missed the deadline he set. I contact his office instead of him personally and ask what...
"Derek is a passionate and caring advocate for his clients. His commitment to obtaining the best results possible for each client is tireless. He is a polite and courteous professional, and a credit to his profession."
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2022 - Present
Associate, Beard St. Clair Gaffney
2022 - Present
Associate, Beard St. Clair Gaffney
2021 - 2021
Legal Intern, U.S. District Courts, District of Idaho
2019 - 2019
Financial Crime Compliance Analyst, Goldman Sachs
2018 - 2018
Civil Division Staff, Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office
2015 - 2017
Human Resources, Utah State University
2023 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2022
JD - Juris Doctor
2018
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2017
MHR - Master of Human Resources
2013
BS - Bachelor of Science
English
Spanish
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