Derek Mogck practices in the areas of construction and business litigation. He advises public and private owners, designers, design-build firms, general contractors, and homebuilders in both institutional and residential construction projects and related disputes.

His broad business litigation experience includes matters involving disputes between investors and their advisors, contractual disputes, business torts, and unfair trade practice claims. His government investigation experience includes matters involving federal and state regulatory inquiries into corporate, hedge fund, and individual conduct concerning securities.

Prior to joining the firm, Derek represented a state agency before the Massachusetts legislature and served as the Assistant to the President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.

Derek Mogck practices in the areas of construction and business litigation. He advises public and private owners, designers, design-build firms, general contractors, and homebuilders in both institutional and residential construction projects and related disputes.

His broad business litigation experience includes matters involving disputes between investors and their advisors, contractual disputes, business torts, and unfair trade practice claims. His government investigation experience includes matters involving federal and state regulatory inquiries into corporate, hedge fund, and individual conduct concerning securities.

Prior to joining the firm, Derek represented a state agency before the Massachusetts legislature and served as the Assistant to the President of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, DC.

EDUCATION

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., 2001, with honors

University of Massachusetts-Boston, M.S.P.A., 1998

Gordon College, B.A., 1993, cum laude

Bar Admissions

Connecticut

Court Admissions

United States District Court District of Connecticut

Distinctions

* New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune (2004)

* Articles Editor, University of Connecticut Law Review

* Outstanding Student of Public Administration Award

* A.J. Gordon Leadership Scholarship

Teaching Positions

* University of Connecticut: Instructor, Trial Practice

Professional Affiliations

* American Bar Association: Forum on the Construction Industry; Litigation Section; Construction Litigation Committee; Trial Practice Committee; Co-Chair, Trial Evidence Subcommittee

* Connecticut Bar Association: Construction Law Section; Litigation Section

* National Association of Home Builders' (NAHB) Construction Law Attorney Forum

* Construction Institute, University of Hartford: Board of Directors; Chair, Program Committee

* Christian Legal Society

Community Involvement

* Elim Park: Board of Directors, Vice Chair; Past Secretary

* The Master's School, Board of Directors

* Town of Simsbury Republican Town Committee: Former Member-at-Large; Former Vice Chairman; Former Finance Committee Chairman

* Simsbury Soccer Club, Coach