Tristin Dierking’s legal practice focuses on defending clients in a variety of complex civil litigation matters. Prior to joining Waldeck and Patterson, he represented royalty interest owners in oil and gas litigation matters, primarily consisting of royalty underpayment disputes involving production in the Piceance and DJ Basins in Colorado. Tristin’s broad interests and experience as a former plaintiffs’ attorney provides a unique perspective to the civil litigation process which allows him to strongly advocate for his clients.

Tristin grew up in rural southwest Kansas, devoting much of his youth to athletics and his family’s farm. After high school, he attended Washburn University, where he was a member of the basketball team and earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in biology. Tristin then transitioned to Washburn University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. In his free time, Tristin enjoys evening strolls with his wife and dog, as well as playing pickup basketball.