Derrick Matthew Talerico

A founding partner at Weintraub Zolkin Talerico & Selth LLP in Los Angeles, California, Derrick Matthew Talerico serves clients across the state in contentious legal matters pertaining to personal and business bankruptcy, as well as labor law. With over two decades of experience, he understands the many paths available to provide his clients with some respite so they can rebuild their lives with an eye on their futures and that of their loved ones.Mr. Talerico has represented secured and unsecured creditors, debtors, trustees and asset purchasers in and out of the courtroom, oftentimes handling cases of maximal complexity with relative ease. Whether handling regional and national restructuring matters, or litigating fraud, intellectual property, insurance and real estate, he works relentlessly to make sure his clients are always kept in the loop and informed of every development of their cases.Mr. Talerico completed his undergraduate studies in 1998, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and psychology from the University of Richmond. He later went on to attend The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where he bolstered his shrewd legal acumen and talents, and strengthened his legal foundations. He received his Juris Doctor in 2002, and in the same year, he obtained his license to practice law in California.Throughout his illustrious career, Mr. Talerico has been recognized for his efficacious efforts in helping his clients, and in turn, raising the bar within his legal community in terms of client care. He was named the Public Counsel Attorney of the Year Award - Early Childcare Education Project and the Milbank Tweed Pro Bono Award, and he is a Fellow at INSOL International.Within his legal community, Mr. Talerico holds many close affiliations with many prominent legal organizations, including the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum and the National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges. In addition, he is admitted to practice before all the federal district courts of California and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.Derrick Matthew Talerico is a debt relief agent. He helps people file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.