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Derek A. Hills
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Derek A. Hills is a Maryland attorney whose practice focuses on the representation of homeowners in construction disputes. With twenty years of experience in the contracting industry, he understands how to navigate the relationships between contractors, subcontractors, and homeowners. He prides himself on excellent client communication skills and works with the client in a collaborative approach to evaluate all options and achieve the best outcome. As a result of his exposure to consumer protection laws concerning construction matters, he also represents consumers in cases involving harassment by debt collectors, debt buying cases, and auto fraud cases.
Practice Areas
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
- Consumer Law
- Class Action, Lemon Law
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- California
- Maryland
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Owner/Attorney
- The Law Office of Derek A. Hills
- - Current
Education
- Concord Law School
- J.D. (2014) | Law
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- Honors: Graduated with honors
- Activities: Moot Court Team 2013
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- Website
- The Law Office of Derek A. Hills
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2 Questions Answered
- Q. I just found a judgement on my credit card, but I never lived in the state where it is coming from - what do I do now?
- A: I would recommend that you contact a consumer protection attorney to discuss the details. If you never owed the debt on which the judgment was based, you might be able to attack the judgment. If successful, you might be able to file a claim against the company that filed the lawsuit as well.
- Q. What's my next step - I am disputing a charge on my credit card and the credit card company is saying it's valid.
- A: Without knowing more, I would recommend contacting your credit card company to find out how to appeal the decision. Also, ask why they are considering the charges valid. Make sure you keep thorough notes concerning your communications with the company, including dates and times of calls, and names of the persons with whom you discussed the issue. If they continue to deny your disputed claim, you may want to contact an experienced consumer protection attorney.
Disclaimer: Providing general answers are meant to help the poster to understand some complex legal concepts and in no way creates an attorney-client relationship.
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