Derrick W. Whetzel

Derrick Whetzel’s experience in a broad range of practice areas such as criminal defense, domestic, personal injury, civil litigation, collections, real estate litigation, wills and estates has enabled him to develop a practical and efficient approach to representation of his clients. Whether the client is in the midst of a domestic dispute, charged with a State or Federal crime, injured as a result of another’s negligence or trying to protect their legal or contractual rights in litigation, Mr. Whetzel utilizes his experience to work with the client in all phases of the legal process to determine the approach that best meets the client’s objectives.

Education

Virginia Commonwealth University (B.S. 1995)

Widener University (J.D. 1998)

Bar Admissions

Virginia

West Virginia

United States District Court, Northern District of West Virginia

United States District Court, Southern District of West Virginia

United States District Court, Western District of Virginia

United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia

United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia

United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia

Professional Memberships

Harrisonburg/Rockingham Bar Association

Virginia State Bar

West Virginia State Bar