Atty. Jonathan Lyman Drake

Atty. Jonathan Lyman Drake

Jonathan Lyman Drake is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Lyman Drake at a glance

Jonathan Lyman Drake is a employment, tax, m&a, employment contracts, and international attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (Inactive) (1984). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 1984) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Lyman Drake is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, executive compensation, mergers & acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Jonathan practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Lyman Drake's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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

Jonathan Lyman Drake is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Tax Law

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

Jonathan Lyman Drake is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jonathan Lyman Drake is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Contracts

Jonathan Lyman Drake is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Pennsylvania →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Jonathan Lyman Drake is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Lyman Drake

Where is Jonathan Lyman Drake's law office located?
Jonathan Lyman Drake's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Lyman Drake handle?
Jonathan Lyman Drake focuses on employment, tax, m&a, employment contracts, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Jonathan Lyman Drake practiced law?
Jonathan Lyman Drake has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Jonathan Lyman Drake go to law school?
Jonathan Lyman Drake earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Jonathan Lyman Drake for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Lyman Drake received?
Jonathan Lyman Drake's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Duke University
- 1984
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania (Inactive)
Admitted: 1984

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