Biography
Derek J. Kammerlocher is a Principal in the Dallas office of Cokinos | Young. Derek has devoted his career and practice to advocating for clients in the construction industry, including developers, contractors, design professionals, material suppliers, and insurance companies involved in the construction process. Drawing on his industry knowledge and specific experience, Derek helps his clients achieve their dispute-resolution goals in payment, contract, defect, and insurance disputes, as well as in other areas that often affect the construction industry, such as employment and personal injury. Derek takes an individualized and tailored approach to each representation to ensure the satisfaction of each client’s specific goals.
Education
- University of Texas School of Law – J.D., 2015
- University of Texas at Austin – B.A. History, 2011
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America for Construction Law, Corporate Law, Litigation – Construction, and Real Estate Law (2023–2026)
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas: Construction Law Section
- Dallas Bar Association: Construction Law Section
- State Bar of Texas
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas (2015)
- United States District Courts: Northern, Eastern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit