Derek E. Anderson

Derek E. Anderson, founder and senior partner of Kimball Anderson, has decades of transactional law experience. He advises clients in real estate, mergers and acquisitions, corporate, and finance matters. His clients include local businesses, Fortune 500 companies, and high-profile individuals in many industries.

Derek earned his J.D. from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2003 and his LL.M. from Georgetown University Law School in 2004, following a B.S. from the University of Utah in 2000. Licensed in Utah and the District of Columbia, he is also a Utah real estate license holder and active in the Utah Bar’s Real Estate & Corporate Counsel sections.

Derek’s portfolio includes multi-billion-dollar real estate developments, $100 million mergers, high-value asset acquisitions, and transactions for professional athletes, Hollywood producers, and major corporations. His expertise covers tax, asset protection, estate planning, securities, and natural resources, allowing him to manage highly complex deals from planning to execution.

Derek’s accomplishments include representing a defense contractor in a $220 million merger, advising on a $2.3 billion commercial property acquisition, and negotiating multi-million-dollar land and trust transactions across the country. He is recognized for creative problem-solving and protecting clients’ interests in high-stakes negotiations.

Derek E. Anderson’s professional accolades include Mountain States Super Lawyers (2025), Lawyer of Distinction (2024-2025), Top 50 Lawyers in America (2023-2024), and Utah Business magazine’s Legal Elite. His published works and legislative insights demonstrate deep subject-matter authority, and his client testimonials highlight integrity, loyalty, and unmatched real estate knowledge.

With a proven track record in complex transactional law, Derek continues to deliver strategic, results-driven counsel to clients navigating intricate legal and business landscapes.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Senior Partner, Kimball Anderson
• Member, Utah Bar Association, Real Estate & Corporate Counsel sections

Licensed State

• Utah
• District of Columbia

Education

• Georgetown University Law School
  Master of Laws (LLM)
• University of Oregon School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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