Dallas and Tyler Civil Attorney Profiles
Respected by other lawyers throughout East Texas
The law firm of Derryberry & Zips is Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell. Only lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability receive a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™.
Daryl L. Derryberry
An experienced trial lawyer, Mr. Derryberry has practiced law in Texas for nearly 20 years.
Practice areas
Daryl Derryberry litigates in both state and federal courts in all jurisdictions. His experience has focused on catastrophic personal injury cases, including general negligence and products liability litigation. He also litigates commercial and contract cases for both individuals and business entities.
Practice history
- Derryberry & Zips, PLLC, partner, 2002–present
- Cooper, Flowers & Derryberry (and successor firms), partner, 1997–2002
- Cowles & Thompson, P.C., associate 1991–1996
Admitted
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas, 2004
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, 1997
- U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Texas, 1995
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas, 1992
- Texas, 1991
Education
- University of Houston Law Center, J.D.,1991
- St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas, BBA in Finance, cum laude, 1988
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Smith County Bar Association
Certifications
Craig D. Zips
Practice areas
Mr. Zips' practice is devoted to litigating in state and federal court. He has extensive experience representing clients in litigation matters including securities, products liability, personal injury and general commercial and contract litigation.
Practice history
- Derryberry & Zips, PLLC, partner, 2002–present
- Flowers Davis, L.L.P., associate, 1999–2002
- Jenkens & Gilchrist, P.C., associate, 1996–1999
Admitted
Education
- Texas Tech University, J.D, magna cum laude, 1996
- Order of the Coif (top ten 10% of his class)
- Texas Tech University Law Review (associate editor)
- American Jurisprudence Award: top student in Contracts
- Full tuition scholarship based on academic performance
- Texas A& M University, BBA in Finance, magna cum laude, 1993
Memberships
- American Association for Justice
- Smith County Young Lawyers Association
- Board Member, 2001–2002
Awards and certifications
- Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
Texas Board Certified Personal Injury Lawyers
Mr. Derryberry and Mr. Zips are both Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Less than 3% of the lawyers in Texas are board certified. Becoming board certified in personal injury trial law requires the lawyer to have tried a minimum number of cases to verdict, and requires recommendations by other attorneys and judges. The applicant must then pass a rigorous test in the specialty area. After becoming board certified, the attorney must complete additional hours of education in order to retain the certification.
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