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Derek O. Fairchilds
  • Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
  • Mississippi, Tennessee
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Biography

Derek O. Fairchilds is a trial lawyer who is licensed to practice throughout West Tennessee and North Mississippi. His areas of expertise are automobile accidents, trucking accidents, workers’ compensation, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injury cases. Mr. Fairchilds is a member of the Memphis Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Mississippi Bar Association, and American Bar Association. He has been named by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in the area of personal injury litigation in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

The insurance companies often have significant advantages over injured persons who are not represented by counsel, including disparities of knowledge, wealth, and resources. Mr. Fairchilds gets satisfaction from knowing that his involvement helps to level the playing field and protects the person who needs help the most – the injured party.

Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
  • Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Mississippi
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Tennessee
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Trial Attorney
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz Personal Injury Attorneys
- Current
General Counsel
Sports Floors, Inc.
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Litigation Associate
Allen Kopet & Associates
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Trial Attorney
Law Offices of Gary Green
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Education
University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
J.D. (2005)
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James Madison University
B.S. (2002) | Communications, Minor: Business
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Awards
Rising Star in Personal Injury Litigation
Super Lawyers
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Professional Associations
Memphis Bar Association
Member
Current
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Tennessee Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Bar Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Derek O. Fairchilds' Website Profile
Website
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz Personal Injury Attorneys Website
Blog
Truck Accident Lawyer Blog
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Nursing Home Negligence Lawyer Blog
Blog
Personal Injury Lawyer Blog
Contact & Map
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz Personal Injury Attorneys
Memphis, TN
488 S Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
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Telephone: (901) 683-7000
Fax: (901) 746-1543