Derek W. Anderson

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 defended 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 in need.  He enjoys hunting, fishing, and golf. Mr. Anderson also likes to read World War II histories.

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, 2008, 2009

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