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The Derbes Law Firm, LLCMember
Mr. Eric Joseph Derbes
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Mr. Eric Joseph Derbes

5.0
2 reviews

3027 Ridgelake Drive, Metairie, LA 70002

Commercial Litigation, Tax Law, Bankruptcy Law and 6 more

About Mr. Eric Joseph Derbes

I am a member and co-manager of The Derbes Law Firm, LLC, where I practices in the areas of bankruptcy law, commercial litigation, tax, real estate, and probate and successions. Previously, I practiced as a judge advocate in the 82d Airborne Division from 1990 to 1994. I am a member of the Louisiana State Bar, the State Bar of Texas, the State Bar of Wisconsin, the Federal Bar Association, the Jefferson Bar Association, and the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association. I am currently a director and the treasurer of the St. Thomas More Catholic Lawyers Association in New Orleans. In 2014, I had the privilege to serve as President of the Jefferson Bar Association. I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Washington University in St. Louis and my Juris Doctorate degree from Marquette University, School of Law. I have been married for 32 years. My wife, Rebecca, and I have five adult children. In my spare time, I enjoy chess and photography.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Real Estate
  • Other 7
    • Tax Law
    • Bankruptcy Law
    • Employment Law
    • Real Property
    • Business
    • Probate
    • State, Local And Municipal Law

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
    Fixed fees available
    Accepted Credit Cards
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    MasterCard
    Other
    Visa
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Member
    Firm Name
    The Derbes Law Firm, LLC
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    In re Martinez, 323 B.R. 650 (Bkrtcy E D Law 2005), affirmed in part
    rem
    ed in part, Martinez v. U.S., 2005 WL 2065307 (E D La 2005), In re Martinez, 341B R 568 (Bkrtcy E D Law. 2006)
    In re Martinez, 366 B R 604 (Bkrtcy.E D La 2007)
    U.S. v. Martinez, B R., 2007 WL 3408287 (E.D Law 2007)
    In re Martinez, 2009 WL 885971 (5th Cir. 2009)
    Elevating Boats, Inc. v. Parish of Plaquemines, 2006-1208 (La App 4 Cir) 2/14/2007, 953 So.2d 826, L-3 Communications
    Westwood Corp. v. Robichaux, 2007 WL 756528 (E D La 2007), In re Dees, 369 B.R. 676 (Bkrtcy N D.Fla 2007)
    Gulf South Lithotripsy, LLC v. North River Ins Co. 2008 WL 169705 (E.D La 2008)
    Barnes v. Barnes, 2009 WL 91964 (La. App. 5th Cir. 2009).
  • Additional Links
    http://www.derbeslaw.com

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin
    1994, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
    1995, Louisiana
    1999, State Bar of Texas
    2002, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
    2006, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
    1990, Wisconsin
    1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
    1990, United States Army Court of Military Review
    1995, Louisiana State Bar Association
    1995, United States District Court, Eastern, Middle, and Western District of Louisiana
    1995, United States Supreme Court
    1995, United States Tax Court
    2009, United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
    1995, U.S. Supreme Court
    Memberships
    State Bar of Wisconsin
    State Bar of Texas
    Louisiana State and Federal Bar Associations
    Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
    Jefferson Bar Association (Chairman, Young Lawyers Section, 1999-2000
    Representative at Large, 2009).
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Marquette University
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Washington University
    Class of 1987
    B.S.B.A.
  • Military Service
    Capt., U.S. Army JAG Corps, 1990-1994

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    Mr. Eric Joseph Derbes is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, United States Supreme Court, United States Supreme Court and United States Tax Court.
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    Mr. Eric Joseph Derbes attended Marquette University.

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