Derek's practice focuses on adoption law, medical malpractice defense, product liability, and personal injury defense. In addition to representing and defending health care providers, an area of emphasis is on Adoption Law. Having adopted his own two children, Derek has dedicated the past 15-years to assisting other families experience the joy of adoption. He is a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Derek represents adopting parents, agencies, and birth parents. Some of his most rewarding moments as an attorney are appearing before a judge and seeing a couple’s or single parent's dream of adopting a child come true. Derek is featured in “Adopting in America: How to Adopt Within One Year (2018-2019)“, one of the best resources on adoption. Derek is grateful and humbled to play a small role in helping his clients build their families.Prior to law school, Derek worked for the Utah Attorney General’s Office, where he was involved in the complex litigation and subsequent settlement between the state and numerous tobacco companies. He also served a Judicial Clerkship for Judge Pamela T. Greenwood, Utah Court of Appeals.