Atty. Matthew David Drake

Atty. Matthew David Drake

Matthew David Drake is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, labor & employment law, workers' compensation. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 22 years.

East Lansing East Lansing 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew David Drake at a glance

Matthew David Drake is a employment, real estate, ip, and workers comp attorney based in East Lansing, Michigan. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2004) and Idaho (2018). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 2003) and University of Michigan B.A. (—). Serands clients in East Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew David Drake is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, labor & employment law, workers' compensation
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Matthew practices in East Lansing, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew David Drake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew David 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.

Matthew David Drake is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew David Drake is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Intellectual Property

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

Matthew David Drake is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Michigan →

Workers Compensation

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

Matthew David Drake is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew David Drake

Where is Matthew David Drake's law office located?
Matthew David Drake's law practice is located in East Lansing, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew David Drake handle?
Matthew David Drake focuses on employment, real estate, ip, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Matthew David Drake practiced law?
Matthew David Drake has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew David Drake go to law school?
Matthew David Drake earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (—).
How can I contact Matthew David Drake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 2003
University of Michigan B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2004
Idaho
Admitted: 2018

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