Derek K. Burch

Derek K. Burch is an Oklahoma City trial lawyer who represents plaintiffs in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. His practice includes catastrophic injury claims, motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, insurance bad faith, and product liability matters involving failures that cause severe harm or death. He also assists lawyers in other jurisdictions and has handled cases in courts across the country. His work focuses on helping injured people and families pursue meaningful relief after life-changing events.

Derek earned his J.D. from Oklahoma City University School of Law in December 1988. He began his legal career handling insurance defense and commercial matters, gaining insight into how insurers and businesses assess claims and litigation. In 1990, he moved into plaintiffs’ personal injury work and found the area of practice that would shape his career. This background supports his ability to evaluate difficult liability questions, prepare cases carefully, and present clients’ claims effectively.

Derek has built extensive courtroom experience across a broad range of complex civil cases. He has secured numerous seven-figure jury verdicts and many multimillion-dollar settlements. His work is especially focused on catastrophic injuries, liability and wrongful death disputes, defective products, motor vehicle collisions, medical malpractice, and insurance bad faith. He is admitted in Oklahoma, the United States Supreme Court, three federal courts of appeals, all three federal districts in Oklahoma, and multiple federal district courts around the country.

Derek K. Burch also maintains a strong commitment to public service. He serves on the Board of Directors of Oklahoma Lawyers for Children and has provided volunteer legal help to children in state custody. His service earned the Mona Lambird Service to Children Award in 2010, the Outstanding Pro Bono Alumnus of the Year Award in 2011, and the Howard K. Berry, Sr. Award in 2012. He is also a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Burch, George & Germany, P.C.
• Member, Oklahoma Bar Association
• Member, Oklahoma Lawyers for Children
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates

Licensed State

• Oklahoma

Education

• Oklahoma City University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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