Steve L. Derby
Steve L. Derby
Civil Litigation
Experience
- Steve has been trying cases in state and federal court for over 33 years.
- Steve has practiced a wide variety of civil law including personal injury, consumer rights, disability rights, employment discrimination, civil rights, civil harassment, Lemon Law, Fair Housing, and Americans with Disabilities Act litigation.
- He is admitted to all Federal Courts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
- He has been representing individuals and small businesses his entire career.
- Past at-Large Board Member of the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Bar Association.
Education and Qualifications:
He worked his way through Law School earning Dean’s List honors, being named to the school. Mock Trial Team and being named “Outstanding Civil Litigator” in his graduating class.
Areas of Expertise
- Steve has practiced a wide variety of civil law including personal injury, consumer rights, disability rights, employment discrimination, civil rights, civil harassment, Lemon Law, Fair Housing, and Americans with Disabilities Act litigation.
frequency and questions
Steve L. Derby employs a comprehensive approach to probate litigation, using his extensive experience in trial law, mediation, and arbitration to fiercely advocate for his clients' best interests in complex probate disputes and estate matters.
Steve L. Derby has handled a wide variety of probate cases, including contested wills and trusts, disputes over estate administration, guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, and matters involving financial elder abuse.
Steve L. Derby expertise in business law and start-ups enables him to better understand the intricacies of estate planning and probate disputes involving business assets and interests. This allows him to provide effective legal representation to clients with complex estates or business-related probate matters.
Steve L. Derby unique blend of experience in trial law, negotiation, and business representation allows him to provide a comprehensive and strategic approach to probate matters. He is known for fiercely advocating for his clients while employing his negotiation skills to resolve disputes, protect assets, and achieve the best possible outcomes in complex probate cases.
