# Derville — Father Goriot character guide

> Derville in Father Goriot by Honoré de Balzac.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** M. Derville

**First appearance:** 0001-father-goriot

## Who they are

Honest lawyer who handles legal affairs for several characters including Goriot.

## Relationships

### [Delphine de Nucingen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_goriot_se/characters/delphine_de_nucingen)

_professional_

Derville is Delphine's lawyer, managing her financial affairs and acting as a trusted advisor in her marital and monetary troubles.

### [Delphine de Nucingen](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/father_goriot_se/characters/delphine_de_nucingen)

_professional_

Derville is Delphine's lawyer, managing her financial affairs and acting as a trusted advisor in her marital and monetary troubles.

## Links

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