Atty. Drew J. Wares

Atty. Drew J. Wares

Drew Wares is an experienced attorney licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, specializing in complex civil litigation. With a strong background in workers’ compensation law, Drew spent three years counseling and defending employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in New York State.

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Profile Summary

About Drew J. Wares at a glance

Drew J. Wares is a Senior Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Florida New Jersey New York (2021). Educated at Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (J.D., 2020) and Rutgers University (B.S., 2017). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Drew Wares is an experienced attorney licensed to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Florida, specializing in complex civil litigation
  • With a strong background in workers’ compensation law, Drew spent three years counseling and defending employers, insurers, and third-party administrators in New York State
  • During this time, he gained invaluable expertise in navigating the complexities of workers’ compensation matters, providing clients with effective and strategic legal counsel
  • Drew graduated from the Elizabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University, where he honed his legal skills
  • Before law school, Drew earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Business Economics from Rutgers University
  • Recognized for his legal and professional achievement, Drew was named a New Jersey Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2024, an honor that highlights the outstanding work of young attorneys in the state
  • Drew enjoys golfing, fishing, and following his favorite New York sports teams outside the office
  • Honors & Recognitions •New Jersey Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2024 - 2026)

Practice Areas Explained

Drew J. Wares's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Drew J. Wares handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

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.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Drew J. Wares is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in New York →

Product Liability

Drew J. Wares is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Drew J. Wares

Where is Drew J. Wares's law office located?
Drew J. Wares's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Drew J. Wares handle?
Drew J. Wares focuses on personal injury, workers comp, product liability, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Drew J. Wares practiced law?
Drew J. Wares has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Drew J. Wares go to law school?
Drew J. Wares earned their education at (J.D., 2020); (B.S., 2017).
How can I contact Drew J. Wares for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University
- 2020
B.S.
Rutgers University
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Florida New Jersey New York
Admitted: 2021

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