Kitts Law Group specializes in personal injury.  Our law practice operates with the belief that every case and every client are different, this is why we take a personal hands-on approach to each and every matter that walks through the door.

Kitts Law Group has one focus, that is you and making sure you get the best outcome for the injuries you suffered. Our client first approach is obvious, this is why Kitts Law Group doesn’t charge our clients any upfront cost. This means our clients have no financial risk to worry about in pursuing their claim. The only focus our clients have is to obtain the proper and necessary treatment in order to get back to 100% pre-accident health.

Bottom line, at Kitts Law Group we only receive compensation if you do.

Areas of Practice

Meet Our Team

Derrick D. Kitts, Attorney

Prior to starting Kitts Law Group, LLC, Derrick served as president of Tempest Solutions, LLC, a political and media consulting firm based in Beaverton, Oregon.

Derrick served as the State Representative for House District 30 in the Oregon Legislature, 2003–2007, representing the communities of Forest Grove, Gaston, Aloha, and Hillsboro. In the Legislature, Derrick served as the Chairman of the powerful Rules Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Business and Labor Committee. In 2005 Derrick and then Senator Kate Brown worked together to pass the landmark Campaign Finance Reform Act of 2005 improving Oregon’s political campaign disclosure laws to be some of the most transparent in the country.

Derrick has worked across the country in over 30 state legislatures and in both Chambers of the Federal Government.

When not in the office, Derrick spends time with his wife and three kids, Grace, Hannah, and Walker. He enjoys golf, skiing and traveling. Most of all Derrick is an avid Red Sox fan and tries to make a pilgrimage to Fenway Park whenever possible.

Bar Admissions

• Oregon

Education

• Thomas Jefferson School of Law, Juris Doctor
• Portland State University, Bachelor of Science in Political Science 

Professional Activities

• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, National Conference of State Legislatures (former)
• Member, American Legislative Exchange Council (former)
• Member, Council of State Governments (former)

Charles Henderson, Attorney

Charles Henderson practices principally in the areas of personal injury and premises liability and arbitration matters including court annexed arbitration and UM and UIM matters. Prior to joining Kitts Law Group, Charles served as the Senior Litigation Attorney for American Family Insurance for 16 years. Today, Charles uses his trial experience and insurance defense expertise to help maximize recovery results for our clients.

Charles’s tort litigation focuses on serious injury and accident cases, including, but not limited to, auto accident cases, bicycle accident cases, premise liability, dog bite and wrongful death cases.

Mr. Henderson graduated from Willamette University School of Law. Mr. Henderson earned his undergraduate degree from Simon Frasier University. Charles is an avid cyclist and enjoys traveling with his wife Kimmie.

Bar Admissions

• Oregon state courts and the United States District Court for the District of Oregon
• Washington state courts

Education

• Willamette School of Law, Juris Doctor
• Simon Frasier University

Professional Activities

• Member, Oregon State Bar Association
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle)

Cheryl, Paralegal

Cheryl is the backbone of Kitts Law Group. She is dedicated to our clients by working tirelessly in navigating them through their rehabilitation and helping them get back to where they were before their accident.

Cheryl comes to Kitts Law Group, from Catholic Health Initiatives where she worked for 22 years in Healthcare IT. Cheryl’s passion for helping people comes from having seen the impacts on the victims, family and friends of those involved in accidents.

In Cheryl’s free time, she enjoys going on adventures with her husband, Rick and two younger children, Skylar and Caden. Her oldest daughter Brandi, lives in Arizona with her two small children. Cheryl is a diehard Seahawks fan and enjoys going to the game or just watching it at home.

Brooke, Paralegal/Investigator

Brooke is committed to getting our clients back to 100% pre-accident status. She works tirelessly in navigating Kitts Law Group clients through their rehabilitation and helping them get what they need to navigate the cumbersome road to recovery.

Brooke comes to Kitts Law Group, from the real estate arena where she worked for one of the largest real estate firms in Oregon. Brooke has a passion for helping people. She has seen first-hand the devastation that comes with being involved in a car accident.

In her free time, she enjoys camping, playing softball and going on adventures with her daughter Maddie.

Alison, Paralegal

Alison shares Kitts Law Group’s passion for helping people. Alison goes above and beyond when it comes to assisting Kitts Law Group’s clients.  She works nonstop assisting clients in dealing with the insurance companies, medical providers, and anything else client’s may need to navigate their way through the recovery process. 

Alison comes to Kitts Law Group, from the marketing arena. Alison’s has a genuine passion for helping others.

In her free time, she enjoys camping, watching her two daughters compete in basketball and volleyball.

Colleen, Legal Assistant

Colleen serves as a legal assistant at Kitts Law Group where she assists with day-to-day operations. Colleen has an extensive background in the legal process having worked within the Washington state court system for over a decade.

Colleen enjoys traveling the state with her husband and supporting her kids in their extensive athletic endeavors.

Grace, Hannah and Walker Kitts, Chief Office Assistants

Grace, Hannah and Walker work weekly to keep the office spotless! Each assist with general office needs including garbage duty, dusting, and vacuuming.  Together they also make sure the office is stocked with needed supplies and refreshments for staff and clients.

In their spare time, Grace plays travel LAX for the Rippers and swims for Sherwood High School. When not playing sports, she enjoys hanging out with her friends. Hannah plays travel softball for the NW Vandals where she plays primarily outfield. She also plays basketball for Sanders Court and wrestles for Sherwood Youth Wrestling. Walker plays 3rd base and pitcher for Sherwood JBO’s Minor American Team.  He also wrestles for Sherwood Youth Wrestling.

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