Dereck Capaz
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Primary Practice Area
Personal Injury
Language
English
About
Tampa Car Accident Attorneys & Personal Injury Lawyers Capaz Law FirmDereck G. Capaz, Esq., is an AV® Preeminent™ rated attorney. The AV® Preeminent™ designation is Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer review rating of a legal professional’s skills and ethics. He focuses his practice in the areas of plaintiff’s tampa personal injury, insurance claims and civil litigation.Dereck is a third generation Tampa native and graduate of Jesuit High School. He is active in numerous community organizations and lives in Tampa with his wife Laura and three kids. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida. He received a Master of Business Administration degree and Juris Doctor degree from Stetson University College of Law. He is a member of The Hillsborough County Bar Association, Tampa Bay Trial Lawyers Association and Florida Justice Association.Following graduation from law school, Dereck was sworn in as a criminal prosecutor for the State of Florida. While at the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office, he developed a reputation as a thorough, successful and well-respected trial attorney. He was a lead trial attorney of a felony division, handling crimes from DUI with serious injury, drug trafficking, armed robbery, gun crimes, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, sex crimes, attempted murder and 10/20/Life cases.After his tenure at the State Attorney’s office, Dereck accepted a job at well-respected civil law firm in Tampa, Florida representing large corporations, local businesses, and individuals, in a wide variety of legal areas, involving transportation litigation, trucking accidents, corporate negligence, premises liability, and defense of catastrophic injury claims.Dereck is admitted to practice by The Florida Bar, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, and The United States Supreme Court. He was selected for inclusion and named in the 2009 – 2021 editions of Florida Super Lawyers. No more than five percent of the attorneys in Florida are named to the Florida Super Lawyers list.Dereck is a life member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Million Dollar Advocates Forum is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members of this highly sought after recognition.
Practices Areas
Personal Injury
Trucking accident
Language
English
Contact
Tampa Car Accident Attorneys & Personal Injury Lawyers Capaz Law Firm601 South Boulevard Suite 102Tampa, FL, 33606
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Mr. Capaz settled my personal injury auto accident claim promptly and professionally. He is an excellent attorney who is straight forward and trustworthy. I will always recommend Dereck and his staff at The Capaz Law Firm to my family and friends. Excellent Outcome! Thank You.
Dereck was on top of every aspect of my case. He was very responsive when I had a question or concern. I trust him...and I do not trust easily. I recommend him and his team without reservation.
Derek Capaz did a phenomenal job helping me after I was injured in an auto accident. He and his staff answered my emails and phone calls promptly keeping me informed about my case. He has a sophisticated knowledge of the intricacies involved in resolving the case and preserving his clients rights and best interests, making him a very effective attorney. He is also a very nice person and I would highly recommend him to my friends or family.
I work in the legal field and was referred to Dereck by his peers! There is no doubt that Capaz Law is the most able and confident firm to handle my case. From the very beginning Dereck handled everything and left me with nothing to worry about. I would not go anywhere else! If you want an attorney who will handle your case with the attention and respect it deserves, Dereck Capaz is the one to get the job done! Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!
Dereck was the co-counsel for my case. Dereck is an extremely professional, amazing attorney who was quick to respond to emails and phone calls, answering questions in a simple yet succinct way. Dereck was dedicated to not just the resolution off my cases, but to making sure he made things as EASY as possible for my family and me. Dereck would go out of his way to make sure I was not inconvenienced (or that any inconveniences were minimal). I would HIGHLY recommend Dereck's services.
Dereck Capaz always acted very professionally and was quick with communicating any updates to the case. He clearly took his time with my case and wanted the best outcome for me. I would recommend Dereck Capaz to any one of my friends or family.
Dereck handled my case with extreme professionalism. I was very impressed with the way he treated me as a client. He would answer my calls at anytime of the day. I was facing three charges but his knowledge of how the system works, along with his defensive strategy got my case dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone I know.
Mr. Capaz settled my personal injury auto accident claim promptly and professionally. He is an excellent attorney who is straight forward and trustworthy. I will always recommend Dereck and his staff at The Capaz Law Firm to my family and friends. Excellent Outcome! Thank You.
Dereck was on top of every aspect of my case. He was very responsive when I had a question or concern. I trust him...and I do not trust easily. I recommend him and his team without reservation.
Derek Capaz did a phenomenal job helping me after I was injured in an auto accident. He and his staff answered my emails and phone calls promptly keeping me informed about my case. He has a sophisticated knowledge of the intricacies involved in resolving the case and preserving his clients rights and best interests, making him a very effective attorney. He is also a very nice person and I would highly recommend him to my friends or family.
I work in the legal field and was referred to Dereck by his peers! There is no doubt that Capaz Law is the most able and confident firm to handle my case. From the very beginning Dereck handled everything and left me with nothing to worry about. I would not go anywhere else! If you want an attorney who will handle your case with the attention and respect it deserves, Dereck Capaz is the one to get the job done! Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!
Dereck was the co-counsel for my case. Dereck is an extremely professional, amazing attorney who was quick to respond to emails and phone calls, answering questions in a simple yet succinct way. Dereck was dedicated to not just the resolution off my cases, but to making sure he made things as EASY as possible for my family and me. Dereck would go out of his way to make sure I was not inconvenienced (or that any inconveniences were minimal). I would HIGHLY recommend Dereck's services.
Dereck Capaz always acted very professionally and was quick with communicating any updates to the case. He clearly took his time with my case and wanted the best outcome for me. I would recommend Dereck Capaz to any one of my friends or family.
Dereck handled my case with extreme professionalism. I was very impressed with the way he treated me as a client. He would answer my calls at anytime of the day. I was facing three charges but his knowledge of how the system works, along with his defensive strategy got my case dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone I know.
Mr. Capaz settled my personal injury auto accident claim promptly and professionally. He is an excellent attorney who is straight forward and trustworthy. I will always recommend Dereck and his staff at The Capaz Law Firm to my family and friends. Excellent Outcome! Thank You.
Dereck was on top of every aspect of my case. He was very responsive when I had a question or concern. I trust him...and I do not trust easily. I recommend him and his team without reservation.
Derek Capaz did a phenomenal job helping me after I was injured in an auto accident. He and his staff answered my emails and phone calls promptly keeping me informed about my case. He has a sophisticated knowledge of the intricacies involved in resolving the case and preserving his clients rights and best interests, making him a very effective attorney. He is also a very nice person and I would highly recommend him to my friends or family.
I work in the legal field and was referred to Dereck by his peers! There is no doubt that Capaz Law is the most able and confident firm to handle my case. From the very beginning Dereck handled everything and left me with nothing to worry about. I would not go anywhere else! If you want an attorney who will handle your case with the attention and respect it deserves, Dereck Capaz is the one to get the job done! Couldn't have asked for a better outcome!
Dereck was the co-counsel for my case. Dereck is an extremely professional, amazing attorney who was quick to respond to emails and phone calls, answering questions in a simple yet succinct way. Dereck was dedicated to not just the resolution off my cases, but to making sure he made things as EASY as possible for my family and me. Dereck would go out of his way to make sure I was not inconvenienced (or that any inconveniences were minimal). I would HIGHLY recommend Dereck's services.
Dereck Capaz always acted very professionally and was quick with communicating any updates to the case. He clearly took his time with my case and wanted the best outcome for me. I would recommend Dereck Capaz to any one of my friends or family.
Dereck handled my case with extreme professionalism. I was very impressed with the way he treated me as a client. He would answer my calls at anytime of the day. I was facing three charges but his knowledge of how the system works, along with his defensive strategy got my case dismissed. I would recommend him to anyone I know.