Derek Fairchilds Available Now
✨ About
About Derek Fairchilds
Derek O. Fairchilds is a trial lawyer who is licensed to practice throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi. His areas of expertise are automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Fairchilds is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury litigation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.
The insurance companies often have significant advantages over injured persons who are not represented by counsel, including disparities of knowledge, wealth, and resources. Mr. Fairchilds gets satisfaction from knowing that his involvement helps to level the playing field and protects the person who needs help the most – the injured party.
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Workers' Compensation
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (2005)
James Madison University
B.S. (2002)
Communications, Minor: Business
📋 Bar Admissions
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz Personal Injury Attorneys 2011 - Current
General Counsel
Sports Floors, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Litigation Associate
Allen Kopet & Associates 2008 - 2010
Trial Attorney
Law Offices of Gary Green 2005 - 2008
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Rising Star in Personal Injury Litigation
Super Lawyers