Civil Litigation
Steve L. Derby
Steve L. Derby
Civil Litigation
Steve Derby is a civil trial lawyer who practices in our Civil Litigation Group. Steve has been trying cases in state and federal court for over 33 years. Steve grew up in Upstate New York and moved to California to go to Law School. He worked his way through Law School earning Dean’s List honors, being named to the school’s Mock Trial Team and being named “Outstanding Civil Litigator” in his graduating class.
Admitted:
- He is admitted to all Federal Courts in California and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Education and Qualifications:
Steve is a frequent author, speaker and instructor on topics related to trial practice and civil litigation. He served as volunteer judge and arbitrator in courts in Contra Costa, Alameda and San Francisco Counties for over 10 years. He is also a Certified Mediator.
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.
Mr.Steve L. Derby is the “Lead Counsel” designated in Real Property Law and was selected as a “Rising Star” for 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Steve L. Derby