Derek Gilliland is a partner at Sorey & Gilliland LLP. The veteran patent trial
lawyer oversees the firm’s growing
intellectual property litigation practice from his offices in Longview and
Waco. Along with intellectual property litigation, Mr. Gilliland focuses
his practice on other types of civil litigation, including personal injury
liability and breach of contracts. He is highly sought after
for his depth of experience, his advocacy skills and his honest,
business-minded approach. Mr. Gilliland has earned a number of significant
verdicts, including the largest patent infringement verdict in Washington
state history. He is a frequent seminar speaker for the State Bar of
Texas, the American Intellectual Property Law Association, and other
professional organizations. His work has also earned recognition from Texas
Super Lawyers.