Derek Y. Brandt
About Derek Y. Brandt
Derek Y. Brandt is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Derek Y. Brandt is recognized in the following practice area:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Clarkson Law Firm PC
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Chicago, IL
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