Derrick R. Connell is the managing partner of Morgan & Morgan’s Melbourne and Titusville, Florida offices, where he dedicates his career to helping individuals who have suffered due to serious automobile collisions, wrongful death, premises liability, and other forms of negligence. Derrick believes that every client, no matter the size of their case, deserves top-tier representation. He approaches each case with unwavering focus and care.
With millions of dollars secured in verdicts and settlements, Derrick has a proven track record of success. He has achieved notable results for his clients, including multi-million dollar verdicts and significant wins in complex trials. From the courtroom to negotiations, Derrick’s commitment to justice ensures his clients receive the compensation they deserve.
Recognized for his excellence in law, Derrick has been named a Top 40 Under 40 by The National Trial Lawyers for six consecutive years and a “Rising Star” by Florida Super Lawyers. His peers have awarded him the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, highlighting his legal knowledge, communication skills, and ethical standards. Derrick’s accolades also include being named a Top Ranked Lawyer by American Lawyer Media.
A Lanier County, Georgia native, Derrick holds a Bachelor’s degree from Valdosta State University, an MBA from Stetson University, and a Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, where he graduated with numerous honors for his advocacy and leadership. He has also excelled in national trial and moot court competitions, earning recognition as a National Trial Champion and Best Advocate.
Beyond his legal accomplishments, Derrick is a dedicated family man. He and his wife Kelly are proud parents to two sons and a daughter. Derrick’s values of hard work, integrity, and compassion drive his mission to provide exceptional representation to every client he serves.
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"You have a condensed amount of time to try to show a jury the true harms and losses, and that's tough to do," said plaintiff counsel Derrick Connell.
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Si un accidente de motocicleta, un resbalón, una caída o un accidente de coche lo ha dejado herido, quizá se pregunte cómo va a manejar el golpe financiero que esto le represente. Afortunadamente los abogados expertos en lesiones personales de Morgan & Morgan en Melbourne pueden ayudarlo a obtener una compensación justa.
Derrick talks strategy for cases where clients are clearly injured but do not have remarkable MRI findings. And discusses techniques for presenting non-surgical spine injury cases.
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