Derek Hall

Derek Hall is a founder and managing partner based in Mississippi who represents clients in personal injury, divorce, family law, veterans benefits, criminal defense, real estate, and related legal matters. He serves clients across Hinds, Madison, and Rankin counties and helps individuals and families address serious legal problems. Mr. Hall focuses on practical advocacy inside and outside the courtroom, guiding clients through difficult disputes with careful preparation and steady legal judgment.

Mr. Hall earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Mississippi School of Law. He also received a B.S., with honors, from the University of Southern Mississippi. His academic background provides a strong foundation for legal analysis, courtroom advocacy, negotiation, and client counseling. This training supports his ability to evaluate complex facts, explain legal options clearly, and pursue solutions that fit each client’s circumstances.

Mr. Hall has more than 30 years of legal practice experience representing people from many walks of life. His work includes personal injury claims, divorce, child custody matters, family law disputes, veterans benefits matters, criminal defense cases, and real estate issues. He has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for clients while also helping parents and children navigate family crises with practical and compassionate representation.

Derek Hall is certified as a Guardian Ad Litem by the state of Mississippi and is VA Accredited by the Veterans Administration. He is admitted in Mississippi, Georgia, and Iowa state courts, as well as federal courts in Mississippi, the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals. Mr. Hall brings broad courtroom experience, professional commitment, and client-focused advocacy to matters that often carry lasting personal and financial consequences.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Managing Partner, Derek L. Hall, PC
• Member, Mississippi Bar Association
• Member, Georgia Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Licensed State

• Mississippi
• Georgia
• Iowa

Education

• University of Mississippi School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• University of Southern Mississippi
  Bachelor of Science with Honors

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