team-member

Derek Byrne

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Licensed for 10 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and separation

Language

English

About

Our firm is dedicated to providing quality legal services in the Tampa Bay area. Both partners are highly experienced in civil litigation, although Andrew Mallory is also a skilled criminal defense attorney while Derek Byrne handles most of our Family Law litigation. Our diverse backgrounds allow us to handle an array of legal issues and in our opinion, makes us better attorneys. Both partners are involved in the community. In fact, Mr. Byrne was recently appointed as Chairman of the Family Law Section of the Saint Petersburg Bar. 

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Divorce and separation

Family

Probate

Language

English

Contact

Derek J. Byrne, Esq.540 4th St. N.Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701

Office: (727) 308-6417

Website: N/A

Reviews

Kelsey
January 14, 2019

Without hesitation, I would undoubtedly say that Derek Byrne is the best family law attorney in the area. We have dealt with quite a few that have not only been overworked, but complacent in their cases- there's no drive to move your case along; a lack of attention to detail, and ridiculous amount of hours billed. Derek isn't any of that. Derek is an intelligent and highly competent attorney. He understands the law, how it is applied, and how the Judges think. He won't tell you what you want to hear- he will tell you what you need to hear so together you both can collaborate to create the best possible outcome for your case. He's responsive (literally calls back within a few hours), makes time for your case, and moves it along so you can get resolution and the best possible outcome. I have referred him multiple times, and he will continue to be our attorney for any issues that arise. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Derek for all the work you've done on our case, and for our family.

Kristyn
January 10, 2019

Derek is a very professional and aggressive divorce attorney. My husband hired him for his divorce and child custody case against his ex wife and not only was Derek able to defend my husband and I but he was able to satisfy our wants and needs for the benefit of our family. His attention to detail and his calm & empathic demeanor made the lengthy process as stress free as possible. My husband and I are forever grateful for all his hard work and would unquestionably recommend him to anyone.

Matt
January 11, 2022

We hired Derek for our family trust and he was great. Ended up having to use him to help with consulting with a friend for divorce, even better. Didnt drag things out. Was fair and on his side. I highly recoommend him and his practice. The whole process was easy regarding the family trust, and it was complicated with all the businesses, but he made it easy for us.

anonymous
September 10, 2020

This review of Mr. Derek Byrd was composed from the overall context I experienced in working with him as he guided and supported me during a very difficult divorce. Focusing solely on his superior skills, abilities and wisdom of his craft would significantly diminish all that he offers when you hire him. To be candid, I’d never had a positive experience with an attorney until I worked with Mr. Byrd. From the outset, he was able to simplify the complex which is truly a gift. His perseverance, communication, attention to detail, among many other remarkable qualities, is unsurpassed. He consistently demonstrated his uncompromising ethics and an ability to empathize.

Mary
June 26, 2019

I had a wonderful experience with Derek as my attorney and I cannot recommend him enough! He and his team were always prompt and positive, without sugarcoating things. I was going through a tough divorce and Derek and Tanji were there with me every step of the way. I was able to trust them which was huge. Derek is very knowledgeable and experienced; he gave me great advice and always had my best interests in mind. Derek and his team were thorough and took their time to quell my fears and answer any and all questions I had. I cannot recommend Derek enough!

Donna
January 15, 2019

During the heartbreak of a divorce Derek handled my daughter’s divorce with first and foremost care and genuine concern. Derek was always quick to respond to an email or phone call. He would answer any question we had regarding the next step and kept us informed. He made the process flow and allowed my daughter to concentrate on her own well being rather than the legal process. I and my daughter are grateful for his services and how he handled the process in a professional & timely manner. Sincerely grateful!

Rebecca
May 12, 2017

I'm very lucky to have found Derek Byrne. Anyone familiar with a broken home has heard endless tales of battles within the court system. Derek manages my time and money extremely well. He is accurate in his expectations, patient with my inquiries, and above all, puts my child's needs before everything.

Jon
February 20, 2016

Derek helped my family and I through a tough time recently. He was able to get things settled with the aposing council in a timely manner and let us get started on our new journey.

Abbey
December 31, 2015

So glad I chose Derek Byrne as my lawyer. During the divorce process, Attorney Byrne was very kind and clearly communicated the necessary steps. I felt he was truly there for me, the person, because that is who he is, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an ethical lawyer. Thank you so much Derek!

Jackie
December 21, 2015

My husband has hired attorneys in the past in which communication was minimal and end results were ridiculous. A friend referred us to Derek Byrne for custody modification of his son and it was the best thing to happen to our family as he now has full custody of him after over a decade of the child having to go back and forth daily. Mr. Byrne not only managed to get it done; he managed to do so in record time! He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has an amazing talent of communicating every step of the way making us feel like we were a priority. We thank God for blessing us with someone we can trust to take care of our family like Derek.

Kelsey
January 14, 2019

Without hesitation, I would undoubtedly say that Derek Byrne is the best family law attorney in the area. We have dealt with quite a few that have not only been overworked, but complacent in their cases- there's no drive to move your case along; a lack of attention to detail, and ridiculous amount of hours billed. Derek isn't any of that. Derek is an intelligent and highly competent attorney. He understands the law, how it is applied, and how the Judges think. He won't tell you what you want to hear- he will tell you what you need to hear so together you both can collaborate to create the best possible outcome for your case. He's responsive (literally calls back within a few hours), makes time for your case, and moves it along so you can get resolution and the best possible outcome. I have referred him multiple times, and he will continue to be our attorney for any issues that arise. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Derek for all the work you've done on our case, and for our family.

Kristyn
January 10, 2019

Derek is a very professional and aggressive divorce attorney. My husband hired him for his divorce and child custody case against his ex wife and not only was Derek able to defend my husband and I but he was able to satisfy our wants and needs for the benefit of our family. His attention to detail and his calm & empathic demeanor made the lengthy process as stress free as possible. My husband and I are forever grateful for all his hard work and would unquestionably recommend him to anyone.

Matt
January 11, 2022

We hired Derek for our family trust and he was great. Ended up having to use him to help with consulting with a friend for divorce, even better. Didnt drag things out. Was fair and on his side. I highly recoommend him and his practice. The whole process was easy regarding the family trust, and it was complicated with all the businesses, but he made it easy for us.

anonymous
September 10, 2020

This review of Mr. Derek Byrd was composed from the overall context I experienced in working with him as he guided and supported me during a very difficult divorce. Focusing solely on his superior skills, abilities and wisdom of his craft would significantly diminish all that he offers when you hire him. To be candid, I’d never had a positive experience with an attorney until I worked with Mr. Byrd. From the outset, he was able to simplify the complex which is truly a gift. His perseverance, communication, attention to detail, among many other remarkable qualities, is unsurpassed. He consistently demonstrated his uncompromising ethics and an ability to empathize.

Mary
June 26, 2019

I had a wonderful experience with Derek as my attorney and I cannot recommend him enough! He and his team were always prompt and positive, without sugarcoating things. I was going through a tough divorce and Derek and Tanji were there with me every step of the way. I was able to trust them which was huge. Derek is very knowledgeable and experienced; he gave me great advice and always had my best interests in mind. Derek and his team were thorough and took their time to quell my fears and answer any and all questions I had. I cannot recommend Derek enough!

Donna
January 15, 2019

During the heartbreak of a divorce Derek handled my daughter’s divorce with first and foremost care and genuine concern. Derek was always quick to respond to an email or phone call. He would answer any question we had regarding the next step and kept us informed. He made the process flow and allowed my daughter to concentrate on her own well being rather than the legal process. I and my daughter are grateful for his services and how he handled the process in a professional & timely manner. Sincerely grateful!

Rebecca
May 12, 2017

I'm very lucky to have found Derek Byrne. Anyone familiar with a broken home has heard endless tales of battles within the court system. Derek manages my time and money extremely well. He is accurate in his expectations, patient with my inquiries, and above all, puts my child's needs before everything.

Jon
February 20, 2016

Derek helped my family and I through a tough time recently. He was able to get things settled with the aposing council in a timely manner and let us get started on our new journey.

Abbey
December 31, 2015

So glad I chose Derek Byrne as my lawyer. During the divorce process, Attorney Byrne was very kind and clearly communicated the necessary steps. I felt he was truly there for me, the person, because that is who he is, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an ethical lawyer. Thank you so much Derek!

Jackie
December 21, 2015

My husband has hired attorneys in the past in which communication was minimal and end results were ridiculous. A friend referred us to Derek Byrne for custody modification of his son and it was the best thing to happen to our family as he now has full custody of him after over a decade of the child having to go back and forth daily. Mr. Byrne not only managed to get it done; he managed to do so in record time! He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has an amazing talent of communicating every step of the way making us feel like we were a priority. We thank God for blessing us with someone we can trust to take care of our family like Derek.

Kelsey
January 14, 2019

Without hesitation, I would undoubtedly say that Derek Byrne is the best family law attorney in the area. We have dealt with quite a few that have not only been overworked, but complacent in their cases- there's no drive to move your case along; a lack of attention to detail, and ridiculous amount of hours billed. Derek isn't any of that. Derek is an intelligent and highly competent attorney. He understands the law, how it is applied, and how the Judges think. He won't tell you what you want to hear- he will tell you what you need to hear so together you both can collaborate to create the best possible outcome for your case. He's responsive (literally calls back within a few hours), makes time for your case, and moves it along so you can get resolution and the best possible outcome. I have referred him multiple times, and he will continue to be our attorney for any issues that arise. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Derek for all the work you've done on our case, and for our family.

Kristyn
January 10, 2019

Derek is a very professional and aggressive divorce attorney. My husband hired him for his divorce and child custody case against his ex wife and not only was Derek able to defend my husband and I but he was able to satisfy our wants and needs for the benefit of our family. His attention to detail and his calm & empathic demeanor made the lengthy process as stress free as possible. My husband and I are forever grateful for all his hard work and would unquestionably recommend him to anyone.

Matt
January 11, 2022

We hired Derek for our family trust and he was great. Ended up having to use him to help with consulting with a friend for divorce, even better. Didnt drag things out. Was fair and on his side. I highly recoommend him and his practice. The whole process was easy regarding the family trust, and it was complicated with all the businesses, but he made it easy for us.

anonymous
September 10, 2020

This review of Mr. Derek Byrd was composed from the overall context I experienced in working with him as he guided and supported me during a very difficult divorce. Focusing solely on his superior skills, abilities and wisdom of his craft would significantly diminish all that he offers when you hire him. To be candid, I’d never had a positive experience with an attorney until I worked with Mr. Byrd. From the outset, he was able to simplify the complex which is truly a gift. His perseverance, communication, attention to detail, among many other remarkable qualities, is unsurpassed. He consistently demonstrated his uncompromising ethics and an ability to empathize.

Mary
June 26, 2019

I had a wonderful experience with Derek as my attorney and I cannot recommend him enough! He and his team were always prompt and positive, without sugarcoating things. I was going through a tough divorce and Derek and Tanji were there with me every step of the way. I was able to trust them which was huge. Derek is very knowledgeable and experienced; he gave me great advice and always had my best interests in mind. Derek and his team were thorough and took their time to quell my fears and answer any and all questions I had. I cannot recommend Derek enough!

Donna
January 15, 2019

During the heartbreak of a divorce Derek handled my daughter’s divorce with first and foremost care and genuine concern. Derek was always quick to respond to an email or phone call. He would answer any question we had regarding the next step and kept us informed. He made the process flow and allowed my daughter to concentrate on her own well being rather than the legal process. I and my daughter are grateful for his services and how he handled the process in a professional & timely manner. Sincerely grateful!

Rebecca
May 12, 2017

I'm very lucky to have found Derek Byrne. Anyone familiar with a broken home has heard endless tales of battles within the court system. Derek manages my time and money extremely well. He is accurate in his expectations, patient with my inquiries, and above all, puts my child's needs before everything.

Jon
February 20, 2016

Derek helped my family and I through a tough time recently. He was able to get things settled with the aposing council in a timely manner and let us get started on our new journey.

Abbey
December 31, 2015

So glad I chose Derek Byrne as my lawyer. During the divorce process, Attorney Byrne was very kind and clearly communicated the necessary steps. I felt he was truly there for me, the person, because that is who he is, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an ethical lawyer. Thank you so much Derek!

Jackie
December 21, 2015

My husband has hired attorneys in the past in which communication was minimal and end results were ridiculous. A friend referred us to Derek Byrne for custody modification of his son and it was the best thing to happen to our family as he now has full custody of him after over a decade of the child having to go back and forth daily. Mr. Byrne not only managed to get it done; he managed to do so in record time! He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has an amazing talent of communicating every step of the way making us feel like we were a priority. We thank God for blessing us with someone we can trust to take care of our family like Derek.

Kelsey
January 14, 2019

Without hesitation, I would undoubtedly say that Derek Byrne is the best family law attorney in the area. We have dealt with quite a few that have not only been overworked, but complacent in their cases- there's no drive to move your case along; a lack of attention to detail, and ridiculous amount of hours billed. Derek isn't any of that. Derek is an intelligent and highly competent attorney. He understands the law, how it is applied, and how the Judges think. He won't tell you what you want to hear- he will tell you what you need to hear so together you both can collaborate to create the best possible outcome for your case. He's responsive (literally calls back within a few hours), makes time for your case, and moves it along so you can get resolution and the best possible outcome. I have referred him multiple times, and he will continue to be our attorney for any issues that arise. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you Derek for all the work you've done on our case, and for our family.

Kristyn
January 10, 2019

Derek is a very professional and aggressive divorce attorney. My husband hired him for his divorce and child custody case against his ex wife and not only was Derek able to defend my husband and I but he was able to satisfy our wants and needs for the benefit of our family. His attention to detail and his calm & empathic demeanor made the lengthy process as stress free as possible. My husband and I are forever grateful for all his hard work and would unquestionably recommend him to anyone.

Matt
January 11, 2022

We hired Derek for our family trust and he was great. Ended up having to use him to help with consulting with a friend for divorce, even better. Didnt drag things out. Was fair and on his side. I highly recoommend him and his practice. The whole process was easy regarding the family trust, and it was complicated with all the businesses, but he made it easy for us.

anonymous
September 10, 2020

This review of Mr. Derek Byrd was composed from the overall context I experienced in working with him as he guided and supported me during a very difficult divorce. Focusing solely on his superior skills, abilities and wisdom of his craft would significantly diminish all that he offers when you hire him. To be candid, I’d never had a positive experience with an attorney until I worked with Mr. Byrd. From the outset, he was able to simplify the complex which is truly a gift. His perseverance, communication, attention to detail, among many other remarkable qualities, is unsurpassed. He consistently demonstrated his uncompromising ethics and an ability to empathize.

Mary
June 26, 2019

I had a wonderful experience with Derek as my attorney and I cannot recommend him enough! He and his team were always prompt and positive, without sugarcoating things. I was going through a tough divorce and Derek and Tanji were there with me every step of the way. I was able to trust them which was huge. Derek is very knowledgeable and experienced; he gave me great advice and always had my best interests in mind. Derek and his team were thorough and took their time to quell my fears and answer any and all questions I had. I cannot recommend Derek enough!

Donna
January 15, 2019

During the heartbreak of a divorce Derek handled my daughter’s divorce with first and foremost care and genuine concern. Derek was always quick to respond to an email or phone call. He would answer any question we had regarding the next step and kept us informed. He made the process flow and allowed my daughter to concentrate on her own well being rather than the legal process. I and my daughter are grateful for his services and how he handled the process in a professional & timely manner. Sincerely grateful!

Rebecca
May 12, 2017

I'm very lucky to have found Derek Byrne. Anyone familiar with a broken home has heard endless tales of battles within the court system. Derek manages my time and money extremely well. He is accurate in his expectations, patient with my inquiries, and above all, puts my child's needs before everything.

Jon
February 20, 2016

Derek helped my family and I through a tough time recently. He was able to get things settled with the aposing council in a timely manner and let us get started on our new journey.

Abbey
December 31, 2015

So glad I chose Derek Byrne as my lawyer. During the divorce process, Attorney Byrne was very kind and clearly communicated the necessary steps. I felt he was truly there for me, the person, because that is who he is, and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an ethical lawyer. Thank you so much Derek!

Jackie
December 21, 2015

My husband has hired attorneys in the past in which communication was minimal and end results were ridiculous. A friend referred us to Derek Byrne for custody modification of his son and it was the best thing to happen to our family as he now has full custody of him after over a decade of the child having to go back and forth daily. Mr. Byrne not only managed to get it done; he managed to do so in record time! He is extremely knowledgeable of the law and has an amazing talent of communicating every step of the way making us feel like we were a priority. We thank God for blessing us with someone we can trust to take care of our family like Derek.