Derek R. Van Gilder | Bastrop Divorce & Family Lawyer

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.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Owner	Law Office Derek R. Van Gilder	Bastrop, TX	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Texas School of Law	J.D.	Law School	1981
University of Houston	Masters	Business Administration	1976
University of Texas	Bachelors	Civil Engineering	1974

State / Court	Date
District of Columbia	1990
California	1982
Texas	1981

• 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

• 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 5870 | Rotary International | 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

• State of Texas v Jeff Fitzpatrick
  Not Guilty

• Construction Education Management Seminar | The Role of the Architect and Engineer in the Claim | 1984

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1981) Licensed as Attorney in Texas. Verified with Texas Bar Association.	June 24, 2022
(1982) Licensed as Attorney in California. Verified with California Bar Association.	June 24, 2022
(1990) Licensed as Attorney in District of Columbia. Verified with District of Columbia Bar.	June 24, 2022

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