Atty. Drew Gilliland
Drew is a trial attorney who loves helping clients through difficult times. His client philosophy is simple: treat every client like a family member.
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About Drew Gilliland at a glance
Drew Gilliland is a Senior Trial Attorney based in Marietta, Georgia, practicing at Nick Schnyder Law Firm, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2010) and Florida United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia United States District Cou (2012). Educated at Emory University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Elon University (—). Serands clients in Marietta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Drew is a trial attorney who loves helping clients through difficult times
- His client philosophy is simple: treat every client like a family member
- After graduating from Emory University School of Law (where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Honor Scholarship), Drew started his legal career as a felony prosecutor for the State of Florida, and tried more than 50 jury trials during his tenure
- Drew and his wife then moved back to Georgia where he represented Fortune 500 companies in personal injury lawsuits
- After seven years of learning the ins and outs of how the defense industry protects itself against personal injury lawsuits, Drew decided to use his skills to represent people who have been injured by another’s negligence
- Since he became a personal injury lawyer, Drew has worked for the largest personal injury firm in the country as well as a boutique litigation firm
- Drew has lectured on trial strategies and is frequently asked to co-counsel on cases with other attorneys
- He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients since he became a personal injury attorney
- In the past three years, Drew has resolved the following cases: • Jury verdict in Henry County for $203,450 (client had 18-month gap in treatment and $8,500 in medical bills; defendant’s insurance policy was $50,000; insurance carrier paid the full judgment). • Slip and fall settlement for $250,000 (client slipped and fell in bathroom with no eyewitnesses; client had a 14-month gap in treatment; client’s medical bills were less than $40,000). • Trip and fall settlement for $350,000 (client waited five years to get surgery and her medical bills were $60,000). • Slip and fall settlement for $750,000 (client suffered a bad dislocated shoulder and underwent two surgeries, total medical bills were $120,000). • Trip and fall settlement for $350,000 (client broke her ankle on uneven pavement at hotel and had $50,000 in medical bills). • Negligent security settlement for $499,999 (client’s medical bills were under $100,000). • Trucking settlement for $425,000 (client’s medical bills were under $100,000 and liability was disputed). • Car wreck settlement for $325,000 (venue was Bartow County and insurance carrier paid $225,000 over its insured’s policy limits on the night before trial). • Trucking settlement for $250,000 (client had 17-month gap in treatment with $45,000 in medical bills and disputed liability). • Trucking settlement for $187,500 (client’s medical bills were under $50,000 and he had more than a 12-month gap in treatment). • Car wreck settlement for $200,000 policy limits (client had $13,000 in medical specials). • Car wreck settlement for $150,000 (after multiple depositions, the insurance carrier paid $100,000 over its insured’s policy limits). • Car wreck settlement for $100,000 (side-swipe collision with paint scratches and the venue was Cherokee County)
- When Drew is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their 5-year-old daughter
- When they are not taking their daughter to Disney World, they live in Brookhaven, Georgia
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Drew Gilliland is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Georgia →
Drew Gilliland is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Georgia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Drew Gilliland is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Marietta 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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