Derrick Helm

Helm Shearer Wilson Law Offices

Derrick Helm

Helm Shearer Wilson Law Offices

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Derrick is a lifelong resident of Russell County, Kentucky; he prides himself in serving the legal needs of south central Kentuckians. Since beginning his practice in 2009 with Bertram & Wilson in Jamestown, Derrick has developed a passion for assisting clients who have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence.

Derrick focuses his practice on litigating the claims of his clients in both State and Federal Court and has a strong commitment to ensuring success for his clients.

Derrick is admitted to practice in all of the Courts of the Commonwealth of Kentucky (2009), United States District Court Western District of Kentucky (2009), United States District Court Eastern District of Kentucky (2009), and the United States 6th Circuit Court of Appeals (2009). As a graduate of Western Kentucky University in 2006, and Salmon P. Chase College of Law (Northern Kentucky University) in 2009, Derrick has a strong connection to this region. In addition to Derrick’s litigation practice, Derrick serves as General Counsel to the Lake Cumberland Area Development District and the Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency.

Additionally, Derrick serves as the City Attorney for the City of Columbia, Kentucky. Derrick is married to Terran Cross Helm and they have (2) children.