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, as well as representing funeral homes and their employees in both litigation and administrative proceedings. His other 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.
- Listed as a Connecticut Super Lawyer Rising Star®: Construction Litigation; 2010-2012
- New Leaders of the Law, Connecticut Law Tribune (2004)
- Articles Editor, Connecticut Law Review
- Outstanding Student of Public Administration Award
- A.J. Gordon Leadership Scholarship
- University of Connecticut: Instructor, Trial Practice
- American Bar Association: Forum on the Construction Industry; Litigation Section; Construction Litigation Committee; Trial Practice Committee, Past Member; Past 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
- Elim Park: Board of Directors, Director, Immediate Past Chair, Past Vice-Chair, Past Secretary
- The Master's School: Board of Directors, Secretary
- Simsbury Republican Town Committee: Past Member-at-Large; Past Vice Chairman; Past Finance Committee Chairman
- Simsbury Soccer Club, Coach
Represent National Trade Contractor in Construction Disputes
Regularly defend national supplier and installer of of building products and insulation in multiparty state and federal lawsuits involving the design and construction of condominium, multifamily and other residential buildings.
Outside General Counsel to One of the Nation's Leading Parking Companies
Advise and coordinate counsel for Connecticut-based national parking company and related ventures on a variety of matters including litigation, employment, intellectual property and contracts.