Atty. David W. Drake

Atty. David W. Drake

Mr. David W.

Brookhaven Brookhaven 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (803) 906-3449 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David W. Drake at a glance

David W. Drake is an Of Counsel based in Brookhaven, Georgia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and tax. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975). Educated at Emory University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1991) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Brookhaven, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David W. Drake is a lawyer practicing business transactions, small business law, pass-through entities and 10 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1968, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • David practices in Brookhaven, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Drake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Drake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David W. Drake is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

David W. Drake is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brookhaven are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. Drake

Where is David W. Drake's law office located?
David W. Drake's law practice is located in Brookhaven, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Drake handle?
David W. Drake focuses on business, real estate, ip, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David W. Drake practiced law?
David W. Drake has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did David W. Drake go to law school?
David W. Drake earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1991); (B.A., 1968).
How can I contact David W. Drake for a consultation?
You can contact David W. Drake directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David W. Drake received?
David W. Drake's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Taxation
Emory University School of Law
- 1991
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1968

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1975

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