About Dyllan
Dyllan Rankin studied at Washington & Lee University before earning his Juris Doctor at Charleston School of Law. He moved from the classroom into the courtroom in South Carolina. The trajectory is straightforward: liberal arts foundations followed by professional legal training in the state where he now practices.
After law school he entered practice in South Carolina. He is admitted to the South Carolina bar and has handled cases across the state. Early matters included courtroom appearances and client counseling. Those formative years taught him the rhythms of litigation and the practical demands of representing people harmed by accidents and negligence.
Rankin’s practice centers on personal injury matters. He represents individuals who have been injured in automobile collisions, slip-and-fall incidents, and other accidents that led to physical harm and financial loss. He prepares cases for trial when necessary and engages in settlement negotiations when a prompt resolution serves a client’s interests. He is comfortable in depositions and at the courthouse, where he files motions, argues evidence questions, and sees cases through to verdict or settlement.
He maintains current memberships in professional associations that serve lawyers and litigators in the state. Those connections offer routine opportunities to stay informed about court rulings and procedural changes. He also relies on peer review and continuing legal education to keep current on evolving case law and statutory developments relevant to injury claims.
Rankin practices at The Derrick Law Office Injury Lawyers. At the firm he works on individual client matters, manages case development, and coordinates with medical providers and expert witnesses when their input is required. His daily work often involves collecting medical records, consulting experts on causation and damages, and advocating for clients at pretrial conferences. He handles the administrative and substantive tasks necessary to move a case forward from intake to resolution.
As of 2026, Rankin’s practice remains centered on representing injured individuals in South Carolina. He continues to take cases that require courtroom experience, careful preparation of evidence, and negotiation to secure compensation for clients’ losses.