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Commercial Litigation
Consumer Finance Services
Mortgage Services and Lender Litigation
Real Estate
Florida
United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Florida Coastal School of Law
J.D., 2009
Florida State University
B.S., 2003
Derek E. Lewis focuses his practice on commercial litigation, consumer financial services litigation, mortgage servicing and lender litigation, professional liability, and property damages claims. Derek has a strong background in mortgage litigation, real-estate matters, professional liability and construction litigation.
Derek helps his clients by meeting any legal needs and working with the clients to resolve complex and nuanced cases. He has been exposed to many cases throughout the United States and helped his clients in the litigation process, no matter how contentious. Derek also helps his clients by assessing each specific case, providing valuable counsel, understanding each clients’ needs, mitigating risks and strategizing to ensure an outcome that will benefit his clients.
Prior to joining the legal team at Chartwell Law, Derek represented large national mortgage servicing entities in litigation, including mediations and trials. In addition, Derek has served in managerial roles within the legal departments of large national banks, overseeing mortgage resolution specialists and outside counsel to ensure litigation and other processes were compliant with applicable law, investor, and internal guidelines. While attending law school, he clerked with the State Attorney’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit.
Prior to practicing law, Derek served as an Avionics Technician, Corporal, in the United States Marine Corps. When not practicing law, Derek enjoys mountain biking, fishing and traveling.
The Florida Bar
Jacksonville Bar Association
St. Johns County Bar Association
United States Marine Corps
Avionics Technician, Corporal (December 1994 - December 1998)
Derek E. Lewis focuses his practice on commercial litigation, consumer financial services litigation, mortgage servicing and lender litigation, professional liability, and property damages claims. Derek has a strong background in mortgage litigation, real-estate matters, professional liability and construction litigation.
Derek helps his clients by meeting any legal needs and working with the clients to resolve complex and nuanced cases. He has been exposed to many cases throughout the United States and helped his clients in the litigation process, no matter how contentious. Derek also helps his clients by assessing each specific case, providing valuable counsel, understanding each clients’ needs, mitigating risks and strategizing to ensure an outcome that will benefit his clients.
Prior to joining the legal team at Chartwell Law, Derek represented large national mortgage servicing entities in litigation, including mediations and trials. In addition, Derek has served in managerial roles within the legal departments of large national banks, overseeing mortgage resolution specialists and outside counsel to ensure litigation and other processes were compliant with applicable law, investor, and internal guidelines. While attending law school, he clerked with the State Attorney’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit.
Prior to practicing law, Derek served as an Avionics Technician, Corporal, in the United States Marine Corps. When not practicing law, Derek enjoys mountain biking, fishing and traveling.
The Florida Bar
Jacksonville Bar Association
St. Johns County Bar Association
United States Marine Corps
Avionics Technician, Corporal (December 1994 - December 1998)
