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Derek Allen Colvin
Business, Franchise & Litigation Attorney
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Derek is a business minded attorney laser-focused on results. He possess the knowledge and experience to serve all your business legal needs. His primary practice is in the areas of business, franchising, and litigation.
Education
- Pennsylvania State University
- J.D.
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- Old Dominion University
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Professional Experience
- Partner
- Waldrop & Colvin
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- Assistant General Counsel
- Loyalty Brands
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- Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney
- Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, City of Suffolk
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- Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, City of Portsmouth
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- FTC Proposal to Ban Non-Compete Agreements
- Waldrop and Colvin Legal Blog
- Franchising in Virginia
- Lawrina
- How to Franchise a Business
- DocPro
- The Basic Legal Requirements to Start a Franchise
- Waldrop and Colvin Legal Blog
Speaking Engagements
- Civil Asset Forfeiture in Virginia, Citizens Academy, Suffolk, Virginia
Certifications
- Attorney
- Virginia State Bar
Awards
- Five Years of Service
- City of Suffolk
- Five Years of Service
- City of Portsmouth
- Service to Law Enforcement
- City of Portsmouth Police Department
- Recognized by the Police Department for the City of Portsmouth, Virginia for Service to Law Enforcement in connection with the successful prosecution of multiple defendants arising from the attempted capital murder of a law enforcement officer.
Professional Associations
- Virginia State Bar # 78383
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Virginia
- Virginia State Bar
- ID Number: 78383
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Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Practice Areas
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation
- Trademarks
- Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
- Intellectual Property
- International Law
- Imports & Exports
- Construction Law
- Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Languages
- English
Legal Answers
- Q. Can I be charged with any crime for leaving my 10 yr old alone for less than an hour ?
- A: There is likely probable cause to charge you under Virginia Code Section 18.2-371 for rendering the child in need of supervision. There may be additional charges. It sounds like the charging decision is left to the discretion of the prosecutor in that jurisdiction. If charged, you should retain counsel to review the facts and circumstances.
- Q. Do I have to prove my ex boyfriend strangled me if he says he didn't
- A: If he is charged with the criminal offense of strangulation in Virginia, the totality of the evidence will have to prove, beyond any reasonable doubt, that he in fact strangled you. In Virginia, "strangled" occurs when someone "impedes the blood circulation or respiration of another person by knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully applying pressure to the neck of such person resulting in the wounding or bodily injury of such person." You are not necessarily the sole source of proof. For instance, officers may have observed injuries or heard statements made by the accused. You should speak with a victim advocate in the appropriate Commonwealth Attorney's office to ... Read More
- Q. Once I sign next year's contract with my employer, can I change my mind and accept another job?
- A: Its great that you are thinking about this before an issue arises. The only way to fully answer your question is to review the contract. There may - or may not be - restrictions on your actions.
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Websites & Blogs
- Website
- Waldrop & Colvin, the law department for your business
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