J. Derrick Teague

Oklahoma

Jennings Teague, P.C.
204 N. Robinson
Suite 1000
Oklahoma City, Ok 73102

Tel: (405) 609-6000

Email: dteague@jenningsteague.com
Web: www.jenningsteague.com

J. Derrick Teague, a director and shareholder of the firm, focuses his practice in the defense of manufacturers of products, insurance companies and their insureds, and other corporate clients.

In his practice, Derrick represents clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including the defense of vehicle manufacturers and manufacturers of industrial and consumer products. Derrick has represented several companies in asbestos litigation, numerous trucking companies, and a variety of national retailers and restaurants.

In addition, Derrick has an extensive insurance defense practice, where he has successfully defended cases involving insurance bad faith and personal injury.

Derrick earned his Juris Doctor from Oklahoma City University School of Law in 1993, after receiving a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1990. He was admitted to the State Bar of Oklahoma in 1993 and is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of Oklahoma, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

Honors & Recognition:
  • American College of Trial Lawyers – Fellow
  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • International Association of Defense Counsel
  • Oklahoma Association of Defense Counsel
  • Product Liability Advisory Council – Fellow
  • DRI – Member
  • AV Preeminent, Judicial Edition, rated by Martindale-Hubbell
  • Oklahoma Super Lawyers

The law firm of Jennings Teague represents domestic and international manufacturers and insurers in product liability litigation, negligence and other general liability litigation, transportation cases, insurance matters including bad faith claims, employment law, commercial litigation and provides defense for local and national fraternal organizations.

Jennings Teague lawyers focus on high-stakes, complex litigation, efficiently and capably handling cases in district and appellate courts. The firm is dedicated to personal and professional service to its clients by providing aggressive claim investigation, thorough case preparation, excellence in oral and written advocacy and persuasive trial presentation. Jennings Teague attorneys serve their local, national and international clients in the state of Oklahoma and in courts throughout the United States.

Attorneys at Jennings Teague are committed to providing cutting-edge legal counsel and regularly participate in local and national seminars on product liability, transportation, warranty, insurance and other general tort concepts. The firm leverages relationships with nationally recognized trial lawyers and renowned expert witnesses to provide effective legal representation that is second to none.

“Derrick is well regarded for his defense of manufacturers and corporate clients, bringing steady judgment and strategic focus to complex product liability and commercial litigation matters. Clients value his depth of experience in asbestos and insurance defense litigation, noting his disciplined approach to managing risk and defending claims involving bad faith and personal injury allegations.”
The Trial Attorneys, 2025