Atty. Ryan Christopher Drake

Atty. Ryan Christopher Drake

Ryan Christopher Drake is a lawyer practicing natural resources, renewable energy, water law and 2 other areas of law. Ryan received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan Christopher Drake at a glance

Ryan Christopher Drake is an Associate based in Santa Barbara, California, practicing at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on environmental and energy. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 2008) and University of Southern California (B.A., 2005). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan Christopher Drake is a lawyer practicing natural resources, renewable energy, water law and 2 other areas of law
  • Ryan received a B.A. degree from University of Southern California in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Ryan practices at Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Christopher Drake's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

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

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Christopher Drake

Where is Ryan Christopher Drake's law office located?
Ryan Christopher Drake's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. The firm is Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Christopher Drake handle?
Ryan Christopher Drake focuses on environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ryan Christopher Drake practiced law?
Ryan Christopher Drake has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Ryan Christopher Drake go to law school?
Ryan Christopher Drake earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2005).
How can I contact Ryan Christopher Drake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 2008
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009

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