About Derek A.
Derek A. Hills earned his Juris Doctor from Concord Law School, completing his degree in 2014. He pursued legal studies after earlier academic work, and finished law school prepared to enter practice. His legal education at Concord provided the foundation for a small-practice career that began soon after graduation.
He is licensed to practice in both California and Maryland. Shortly after finishing law school, he set up an independent practice. In 2015 he formed The Law Office of Derek A. Hills and took on the role of owner and attorney. That move placed him in the common position of solo practitioners — responsible for the business and the lawyering at the same time.
Over the years he has handled matters at the local level and provided direct representation to clients. His work has required him to manage filings, client communications and courtroom appearances where necessary. He has navigated state procedural rules in two different jurisdictions and maintained a practice that spans them.
Running a sole proprietorship shaped the daily rhythm of his work. He balances client intake, legal research, drafting, and courtroom preparation. Day-to-day tasks vary. Some days are heavy on document work. Others focus on negotiation or appearances in court.
Colleagues and clients have described working with him as straightforward and practical. He tends to prioritize clarity in legal explanations and prompt handling of case developments. In a small practice, responsiveness and organization often matter as much as legal knowledge. Those elements have been central to how he operates his office.
As of 2026 he continues to practice law through The Law Office of Derek A. Hills. He represents clients in matters arising under California and Maryland law and manages his practice from his independent firm.
