Attorneys

Derek B. Barba was born and raised in Miami.  After graduating high school in 1988, Mr. Barba created a building development company with his family and participated in projects constructing single-family homes. 

In 1991, Mr. Barba earned a Bachelor's Degree in English Literature and a Bachelor's Degree in International & Comparative Studies from the University of Miami.  Mr. Barba attended St. Thomas University School of Law where he earned a J.D. degree in 1997.

Mr. Barba handles all aspects of lawsuits, including jury trials, in cases involving personal injury litigation including wrongful death, medical malpractice, nursing home/assisted living facility malpractice, auto negligence, slip and fall, negligent security, insurance coverage issues, third party administration malpractice and products liability.

Item of Interest: 

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury Litigation
• Wrongful Death
• Medical Malpractice
• Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility Malpractice
• Auto Negligence
• Slip and Fall
• Negligent Security
• Insurance Coverage Issues
• Third Parfty Administration Malpractice
• Products Liability

Bar Admissions

• Florida

Education

• St Thomas University School of Law, Miami, Florida, 1997
  Juris Doctorate
  
  
• University of Miami, 1991
  Bachelor's Degree
  Major: English Literature
  
  
• University of Miami, 1991
  Bachelors Degree
  Major: International & Comparative Studies
  
  

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Florida Bar
  
  
• Dade County Bar Association
  
  
• American Bar Association
  
  
• Defense Research Institute