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Derek R. Van Gilder | Bastrop Divorce & Family Lawyer

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Mr. Derek Robert Van Gilder

Mr. Derek Robert Van Gilder

Law Office Derek R. Van Gilder

Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Real Estate, Wills & Probate, Eminent Domain

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Main Office

916 Main St
Bastrop, TX 78602

Office Hours

Monday - Friday1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday1:00 PM - 12:00 PM
Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday - Friday8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Other Locations

The Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder proudly serves the people of Bastrop County--including the cities of Bastrop, Smithville, Elgin and Cedar Creek.

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About Derek

The attorneys at the Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder bring decades of experience and success to the table representing individuals and businesses in all aspects of civil law.

Mr. Van Gilder has achieved the highest possible rating from Martindale-Hubbel and AVVO that a Texas lawyer can earn during his more than 30 years of practicing law.  We represent clients in lawsuits and other legal matters throughout Texas.

Nothing is a substitute for actual legal experience when you need an experienced Texas attorney. When the time comes for you to find a Texas lawyer you can rely on, the Texas attorneys at the Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder will be there with you every step of the way.

We are your "home town" Bastrop, Texas lawyers--providing "big city" experience with "small town" service. When you need a responsive and attentive Texas lawyer to take on your legal problems, the Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder is here for you.  

Located just minutes from the State Capital of Austin, our Texas lawyers regularly represent individuals and businesses in Bastrop County, Travis County, Williamson County, Lee County, Caldwell County, Burleson County and across the great State of Texas in all types of civil legal matters.

When you need an Austin, Texas lawyer, the Law Office of Derek R. Van Gilder is located right outside of Austin.  We routinely and regularly accept cases in Austin.

Call today to learn more about my fee structure.

Experience

Owner

Law Office Derek R. Van Gilder

Present

Bastrop, TX

Admission

Verified District of Columbia

1990

Verified California

1982

Verified Texas

1981

Education

University of Texas School of Law

J.D.

1981

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Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Bastrop Area Cruisers Past President/V.P./Member
    2005 - Present
  • Bastrop County Rotary Club Past Club Pres/Past Ass't Dist Gov'r, GSE Team Ldr, Fdn Chair
    1995 - Present
  • Bastrop County Bar Association Member Treasurer
    1995 - Present
  • Bastrop County Bar Association Member/Committee Chair/Treasurer
    1994 - Present
  • Bastrop Chamber of Commerce Past Board Member
    1994 - Present
  • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Past Asst Club Chairman/Life Member
    1991 - Present
  • University of Texas Ex-Students Association Past Chapter President/Member
    1975 - Present
Honors / Awards
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated Martindale-Hubbell
    2019
  • District Foundation Builder Award Rotary International
    2014
  • Point of Light Bastrop Chamber of Commerce
    2014
  • Best Attorney Bastrop Advertiser
    2007 - 2013
  • Rotary Foundation Service Award Rotary International-District
    5870 / 2012
  • Roll of Fame District Rotary International
    5870 / 2001
  • Who's Who in the South and Southwest | Marquis Who's Who
  • Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America | Marquis Who's Who

Notable Work

Cases

State of Texas v Jeff Fitzpatrick

Not Guilty

Publications

Construction Education Management Seminar The Role of the Architect and Engineer in the Claim

1984

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