About Us
Qualified Legal Attorneys
Licensed in the State of California and Federal Courts.
Years of Experience
Experience with Reed Smith, LLP, a top-ranked "American Law 100" global law firm.
Our Awards and Certificates
Juris Doctor (J.D) from Loyola Law School, Top 5% of the class.
Professional And Experienced
The Firm
Patil T. Derderian is the founder of Derderian Law, PC.
Before launching her own firm, Patil practiced at Reed Smith LLP, an American Law 100 global law firm, where she represented Fortune 500 companies, major financial institutions, and commercial entities in complex, high-stakes litigation. Her practice included sophisticated disputes involving labor and employment matters, financial services, fraudulent transfers, breach of contract, regulatory compliance, unfair competition, and statutory consumer protections. Through this work, Patil developed a deep understanding of how large institutions litigate and how to strategically position cases for leverage and results.
Today, Patil brings that experience to the individuals and businesses she represents. She focuses on employment law, personal injury matters, complex business litigation, and estate planning for families.
Patil approaches every case with strategic precision, courtroom readiness, and a commitment to delivering meaningful outcomes and resolution for her clients.
Committed To Helping Our Clients Succeed
History & Expertise
Education
- Patil T. Derderian received her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. As a Sayre Macneil Scholar, Patil graduated top 5% of her first year class at Loyola. Further, she served as a Production Editor of the Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review. Prior to law school, she received her B.A. in Political Science from UCLA in 2014, summa cum laude.
Court Admissions and Professional Associations
- Patil is licensed to practice law in the State of California and Federal Courts, including U.S. Central, Southern, Northern and Eastern Districts. Patil is a member of the American Bar Association and Armenian Bar Association.
Ideals and Beliefs
Our Purpose & Dedication
We make it simply and effective.
Derderian Law is dedicated to the Practice of Law and the realization of Justice.
Founding Attorney, Patil Derderian, brings her Global Law Firm Experience to you on a personal level, providing you the detailed attention and expertise for a seamless experience, just solution, and favorable resolution.
Having dealt with Fortune 500 Companies, Patil knows the ins and outs of financial institutions. She knows how to best protect and effectively represent the individual interests of her clients.
Patil is committed and determined to serving you as a zealous advocate, taking a client-oriented approach in tailoring her focus towards the individual needs and interests of her clients.
Extensive Experience in the Field
Experience
- Patil has substantial experience representing clients from inception to resolution, including extensive dispositive and complex motion practice, discovery, client preparation, conducting successful settlement negotiations, attending mediations, and advising clients on litigation risks and cost effective resolution strategies.
Personal Injury
- Successfully represents client's involved in Personal Injury matters, including auto accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, accidents involving scooters, and slip and fall matters. Derderian Law ensures the full recovery of its clients health and secures fair injury compensations.
Employment Law
- Represent employees in complex workplace disputes, including wrongful termination, retaliation, discrimination, harassment, and wage and hour violations. Develop strategic litigation plans designed to maximize leverage and achieve strong, efficient resolutions.
Financial Crime
- Represent financial institutions in carrying out civil and criminal investigations, resulting in embezzlement arrest involving financial crime, civil theft, conversion, fraud, conspiracy to commit fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of fiduciary duty.
Fraudulent Transfers
- Represent financial institutions in alleged fraudulent transfer matters, including defending against avoidance of funds and arguing for receipt of equivalent value of transferred assets, ultimately resulting in favorable settlements.