Derrick Anderson is a commercial litigator with a focus on business disputes and bankruptcy matters.
He represents clients across a broad spectrum of commercial disputes, including insurance recovery and corporate governance matters. His experience also includes handling securities-related discovery and settlement issues, construction and agribusiness disputes, and responding to subpoenas in healthcare and other regulated industries.
Prior to joining the firm, Derrick practiced at a national law firm, where he gained experience advising clients on a range of complex litigation matters. Before entering private practice, Derrick served as a captain in the U.S. Army, working as a logistics officer overseeing multi-unit operations in complex deployment environments.
Away from the Office
Outside the office, Derrick is a regular at the gym and brings that same energy to a range of creative pursuits: baking, painting, and singing. He also jumps at any opportunity to travel and explore somewhere new.
Practice Areas
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency & Creditors' Rights
- Complex Commercial Litigation
Credentials
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (2023)
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 2023
- The Ohio State University, B.S., 2015
Representative Experience
- Represented a global energy investor and controlling shareholder in connection with cross-border control and asset-protection litigation in the Texas Business Court, helping stabilize governance, safeguard U.S. oil-and-gas assets during a contested transition, and align litigation, corporate and regulatory workstreams.
- Represented an individual investor in connection with securities litigation strategy, helping clarify discovery posture and advanced negotiations toward a practical, business-focused resolution.
- Represented a real estate developer in connection with a tower-project insurance coverage dispute, helping establish a defensible discovery framework, protect confidential business information, and streamline document exchanges to keep the project on schedule.
- Represented a senior executive in connection with a defamation dispute, helping shape a response strategy under the Texas anti-SLAPP statute.
Publications
- “The Texas Business Court at One Year: Early Decisions, Emerging Trends, and Path Ahead,” Texas Lawyer, September 23, 2025.
Honors & Awards
- Association of Corporate Counsel Scholar, 2022
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Houston Bar Association: Ambassador, 2025-2027
- Co-Chair, Houston Bar Association LGBTQ Committee, 2025-2026
- Competition Director, Lorance-Thompson Negotiation Competition, 2023
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