About Derrick Dewayne
Derrick Dewayne Long earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law in 2013. His legal education at TSU placed him in a law program known for its focus on practical training and public service, and he entered practice after completing his degree.
Long practices in Texas and is listed as a pre-litigation lawyer at McCormick Law Office. In that role he handles the early stages of disputes. He evaluates facts, gathers documentation, and advises clients on options before a lawsuit is filed.
His day-to-day work involves investigative tasks and the drafting of correspondence that can resolve matters without formal court intervention. He prepares demand letters, coordinates informal discovery, and consults with experts when factual or technical issues require outside review. Those activities aim to clarify exposure and test the prospects for settlement.
Clients and opposing counsel often encounter him during negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. He has experience managing deadlines and building files that can transition smoothly to litigation if settlement efforts fail. That continuity can reduce delay and lower the cost of dispute resolution for clients.
Long’s practice sits squarely in the preparatory phase of civil practice. He works on case strategy, risk assessment, and the document work that supports later motions or trial preparation. He also advises on statutory deadlines and administrative procedures that must be respected early in a matter.
He has remained with McCormick Law Office as a pre-litigation lawyer. The firm provides the setting for his work advising clients, taking initial investigative steps, and negotiating on their behalf. He communicates regularly with clients to keep them informed of developments and options.
Outside the office, Long’s background in a Texas law school and his practice in the state inform his approach to state rules and local practice norms. He continues to handle matters that require careful early-stage management and practical resolutions. He currently practices at McCormick Law Office, concentrating on pre-litigation matters and early dispute resolution.
