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Biography
Derek W. Anderson joined Kelly Hart & Hallman in 1999 after graduating cum laude from Texas Tech University School of Law, where he served as a casenote editor on the Texas Tech Law Review. Prior to attending law school, he served as a Cryptologic Technician in the United States Navy, then obtained his bachelors of business administration, cum laude, in 1996 from the University of Miami. He is now a partner in the firm�s Litigation practice group.
Over the course of Mr. Anderson�s practice, he has represented numerous individual and corporate clients over a broad spectrum of matters in civil litigation. He has developed concentration areas in breach of contract actions, insurance coverage disputes (including duty to defend and bad faith actions), and numerous business tort actions. In addition, he has become a lawyer�s lawyer in a literal sense, in that he has developed a practice in defending legal malpractice claims against attorneys from other law firms.
Outside the firm, Mr. Anderson serves on the board of directors of GRACE, a non-profit organization that provides assistance to those who are struggling with a limited income or recent emergency. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and golf. Mr. Anderson also likes to read World War II histories, particularly those authored by Stephen Ambrose.
Education & Honors
University of Miami, B.B.A., cum laude, 1996
Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999
Casenote Editor, Texas Tech Law Review, 1997-1999
Recognized as "Rising Star" in Texas Monthly magazine, 2007
Admission & Affiliations
Texas, 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Significant Matters
Member of trial team that successfully secured judgment against manufacturing company for claims arising under the Uniform Commercial Code
Successfully defended corporation against claim of securities fraud arising in sale of business. Secured sanctions against plaintiff for filing frivolous lawsuit
Prosecuted and defended international cases in the London Court of International Arbitration and the International Center for Dispute Resolution
Successfully defended lawyers in disciplinary proceedings with State Bar of Texas
Successfully defended lawyers in legal malpractice actions
Successfully defended insurance policy holders in insurance coverage disputes | 