M. Derek Harris
About M. Derek Harris
M. Derek Harris is a lawyer based in West Palm Beach, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. M. Derek Harris is recognized in the following practice area:
- West Palm Beach, Florida
- Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Carlton Fields PA
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: West Palm Beach, FL
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