Atty. John Walter Drake
Mr. John Walter Drake is a lawyer practicing estate and probate, corporate, real estate and 3 other areas of law.
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John Walter Drake is a Partner based in Decatur, Georgia. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1969). Educated at University of Virginia (LL.B., 1969) and Davidson College (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DeKalb Bar Association State Bar of Georgia (Member, Board of Governors, 1977-1995) Lawyers Club of Atlanta Old Warhorse Lawyers Club DeKalb Estate Planning Council. Serands clients in Decatur, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Walter Drake is a lawyer practicing estate and probate, corporate, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from Davidson College in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
- John practices in Decatur, GA
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John Walter Drake is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Georgia →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
John Walter Drake is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Georgia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Walter Drake is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
John Walter Drake is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
John Walter Drake is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Georgia →
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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 Decatur 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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