Lisa Derco

Partner

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Lisa Derco

Lisa is a seasoned litigator with nearly a decade of experience advocating for clients in courts across Virginia. Prior to joining BenGlassLaw, she spent nine years as a defense attorney at a major insurance company, where she litigated thousands of cases to completion.  

At BenGlassLaw, Lisa leverages her “insider” knowledge of how the insurance industry operates to benefit her clients. Lisa has a knack for connecting with her clients and their families on a personal level. Her client-first mentality plays a big factor in her ability to help her clients achieve the best possible results. 

Lisa, a Pittsburgh native, attended Penn State University and to this day, never misses a Nittany Lion football game! After graduating from Penn State, Lisa moved to the Washington area where she worked at a non-profit organization while her now-husband attended law school. After her husband graduated from law school, Lisa enrolled at the Catholic University of America School of Law where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy. 

Currently, Lisa lives in Loudoun County with her husband, two sons, and their labradoodle, Benton. In her free time, Lisa is passionate about food and wine, event planning, and decorating. She also loves to travel with her boys – particularly to any destination that includes a beach and fishing. 

From the mind of Lisa Derco: 

Favorite thing about your role: I really enjoy being able to help my clients. I used to work for a major insurance company where my main goal was to save them as much money as possible. Working with injured clients is much more rewarding. The best part of my job is obtaining a good settlement for my clients so they can move on with their lives.

Favorite thing about working at BGL: I love working with our team. We actually enjoy working with each other which can be difficult to find! Collaborating as a group also leads to the best results for our clients.

A highlight of your career at BGL: There are so many! As a mom of two young boys, I like working on cases involving children and have obtained good settlements for them. It is rewarding to know that you are helping these children’s future when they have suffered so much. I am also thrilled that we brought Melissa on board as we worked together for years defending cases for a major insurance company. Her experience will help our clients, and I like being able to see her around the office again!

Best vacation you’ve ever been on: Bald Head Island in North Carolina. It holds a special place in my family’s heart. 

First meal after getting rescued from an island: A burger and a glass of wine. 

If you won the lottery, what is the first thing you would do? Take a long vacation with my family. 

What is your guilty pleasure? Reality tv!

Recent Settlements

Below you will find a selection of case results we have achieved for personal injury and disability clients of BenGlassLaw.

$1 Million

Auto Accidents

One Million Dollar settlement with an auto insurance company after a drunk driver caused a crash in Oakton, Virginia. This case involved a thoracic fusion.

$125,000

Auto Accidents

Drunk driver hit clients car after taking many ‘shots’ before breakfast. Client suffered multiple injuries and was in treatment for over a year.

$115,000

Auto Accidents, Brain Injuries

Charlottesville, VA car accident verdict