Atty. John A. Drake

Atty. John A. Drake

John A. Drake is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment discrimination, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About John A. Drake at a glance

John A. Drake is an Of Counsel based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, ip, and whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2008) and Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of (2009). Educated at Ave Maria School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Marquette University (B.A. Journalism, 1998). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Indiana Bar Association Illinois Bar Association St and Joseph County Bar Association. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John A. Drake is a lawyer practicing employment law, employment discrimination, intellectual property litigation and 1 other area of law
  • John A. received a B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1998, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • John A. practices at Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John A. Drake's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

John A. Drake is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

John A. Drake is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Intellectual Property

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

John A. Drake is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Indiana →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

John A. Drake is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John A. Drake

Where is John A. Drake's law office located?
John A. Drake's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John A. Drake handle?
John A. Drake focuses on discrimination, employment, ip, whistleblower. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John A. Drake practiced law?
John A. Drake has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did John A. Drake go to law school?
John A. Drake earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A. Journalism, 1998).
How can I contact John A. Drake for a consultation?
You can contact John A. 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 John A. Drake received?
John A. Drake's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Ave Maria School of Law
- 2007
B.A. Journalism
Marquette University
- 1998

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2008
Indiana U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana U.S. District Court, Southern District of
Admitted: 2009

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