About Derryl Stephen
Derryl Stephen Halpern is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Halpern is the principal attorney at The Halpern Law Firm, a personal injury law firm located in Agoura Hills, California. He has been practicing law for over 28 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Halpern earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of West Los Angeles, where he graduated in 1997. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Loyola Marymount University. During his time at the University of West Los Angeles, he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review, demonstrating his commitment to legal scholarship and leadership.
Mr. Halpern specializes in personal injury law, representing clients in cases involving automobile accidents, premises liability, and other injury-related matters. He handles all stages of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings. Notably, he secured a $3 million recovery against the State of California for a client injured in a cross-median collision, leading to both compensation for the client and subsequent road improvements.
Throughout his career, Mr. Halpern has appeared in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles and the Superior Court of California for the County of Ventura. He has extensive experience in state trial courts and has represented clients in numerous personal injury cases. His dedication to his clients and his practice has been recognized by his peers, as evidenced by his selection to Super Lawyers in 2022.
Mr. Halpern is an active member of the State Bar of California and the Los Angeles County Bar Association. He is also a member of the East Bay Trusts & Estates Lawyers (EBTEL) and the Albany Rotary Club. In addition to his legal practice, he is committed to community involvement and has served on various boards, including the Albany Education Foundation and the East Bay Business Alliance. Mr. Halpern is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to effectively serve a diverse clientele.
