Xhulia Derhemi

Xhulia Derhemi represents companies through every stage of civil litigation, defending against a wide range of negligence claims in state and federal courts in New York. Her experience spans the transportation, construction, and premises liability sectors. She advocates for property owners, construction companies, national trucking and long-hauling companies, and insurance carriers. Xhulia carefully analyzes each matter from the outset, focusing on early resolution and cost-effective strategies. She exhibits professionalism, both in the courtroom and in her interactions with opposing counsel. Xhulia has achieved certification in Wilson Elser’s rigorous Mock Trial Invitational, through which our most successful trial lawyers impart their knowledge to those destined to join their ranks.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Xhulia served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Queens District Attorney’s Office. She worked in Domestic Violence, Homicide, and Felony Trial Bureau III, where she investigated and prosecuted a broad range of misdemeanor and felony cases from arrest through sentencing, including grand jury presentations, hearings, and trials. Xhulia also worked on pre-arrest homicide investigations, by responding to crime scenes to gather information, interview witnesses, evaluate evidence, draft search warrants and subpoenas, and present cases to the grand jury.