Derrick T. Hogan

Derrick T. Hogan is a partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC in Latham, New York, where he focuses his practice on federal labor and employment and criminal law. His work includes representing federal employees in workplace discrimination and harassment matters, disciplinary proceedings and investigations, as well as defending individuals facing criminal charges in state and federal courts. His broad litigation background allows him to approach complex legal matters with a strategic and thorough perspective.

After earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Mr. Hogan obtained his law degree from Albany Law School. His early legal experience included an internship with the Schenectady County Attorney’s Office, where he worked on family court matters, and service with the Litigation Bureau of the New York State Attorney General’s Office. There, he handled litigation involving claims brought against the state by incarcerated individuals, along with matters involving workplace retaliation and discrimination.

Mr. Hogan’s experience with federal employment law includes representing employees before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Merit Systems Protection Board, as well as handling appeals before the EEOC’s Office of Federal Operations. His previous position as a Client Relations Attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC also gave him insight into a wide range of legal issues, as he assisted prospective clients with preliminary legal concerns and helped them identify appropriate legal resources.

Recognition for Mr. Hogan’s work has included being named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America. In 2009, the Times Union recognized him as an “Up and Comer.”

A significant part of Mr. Hogan’s practice is devoted to criminal defense, where his experience extends from traffic offenses to serious felony matters, including robbery, burglary, sex offenses and homicide. His federal criminal defense work has included an espionage case that received widespread national attention. Whether handling an employment dispute or defending a client facing serious criminal allegations, he combines courtroom experience with a steady, client-focused approach and a commitment to understanding the circumstances behind each matter.