Background
Laws, Gordon Derby was born on February 1, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Wilford Derby and Ruby (Whiteleather) Laws.
Laws, Gordon Derby was born on February 1, 1949 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Wilford Derby and Ruby (Whiteleather) Laws.
Brigham Young University (Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, 1973). J. Reuben Clark Law School (Juris Doctor, with honors, 1976). Member, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1974-1976.
Assistant United States.
Attorney, Western District of Texas, 1981-1987.
Trial attorney, United States Justice Department, Washington, 1976-1981; assistant United State Attorneys, Western District Texas, San Antonio, 1981-1987; assistant chief, civil division, United State Attorneys, Western District Texas, San Antonio, 1985-1987; associate, Gary, Thomasson, Hall & Marks, Corpus Christi, Texas, 1987-1989; partner/member, Gary, Thomasson, Hall & Marks, since 1989. Member Executive Committee Gary, Thomasson, Hall & Marks,1994-.
Member, Brigham Young University Law Review, 1974-1976. Assistant United States. Attorney, Western District of Texas, 1981-1987.
(Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization).
Married Barbara Ruth Hill, May 9, 1974. Children: Gordon Derby Junior, Stephen Richard, Ruthanne.