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4.9 /5.0
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Stefanie E. Drake
also known as Stefanie Drake Burford
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About Stefanie
Biography
For nearly 24 years, Injury Attorney Stefanie Drake Burford has been offering skilled, experienced and aggressive legal representation all over Georgia for those injured in auto, car, trucking, motorcycle, and workplace accidents. Stefanie also represents individuals who have lost a loved one to wrongful death. Stefanie is a registered mediator, having trained with Henning, and offers mediation for parties involved in civil and domestic cases. Stefanie and The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group have offices in Marietta (main office) and Cedartown Georgia to serve you.
During Stefanie's tenure as a practicing attorney, she has been a prosecutor, Judge, and a civil trial attorney. Stefanie has appeared in Court and in mediation hundreds of times, and has tried many cases to a jury. She is not afraid to go to Court if that is what is necessary for the success of your injury case. For the last 24 years, Stefanie has focused her practice on helping the injured, as well as victims of personal injury, auto accidents, motorycle accidents, workers' compensation accidents, and wrongful death.
Stefanie lives in Cobb County Georgia with family. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her motorcycle, flying, boating, traveling, participating in community and charity events, and spending time with family and friends. Stefanie has dedicated her career to helping victims of accidents, and will fight for you in your time of need.
Were you injured in an auto, large truck, motorcycle, or workplace accident? Stefanie Drake Burford can help!
Call Stefanie today for help with your accident case. We will fight for you in your time of need!
Call now to speak with the motorcycle injury attorney who rides. Free accident case evaluation!
Stefanie offers experienced and aggressive legal representation in tractor trailer cases.
If your loved one has fallen victim to wrongful death, we are here to help you and your family. Call us today!
Stefanie Drake Burford Law, PI Attorney, provides experienced and aggressive legal representation.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Motorcycle Accident
35%
27 years
Car Accident
20%
27 years
Personal Injury
15%
27 years
Trucking Accident
15%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 26 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group
(770) 675-3824
Fax
127 Church Street, Suite 340, The Brumby Building at Marietta Station, Marietta, GA, 30060
STEF-LAW.comThe Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group
(770) 748-3606
Fax
318 Main Street, Cedartown, GA, 30125
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Stefanie E. Drake's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 10 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Ronald | August 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Top notch staff and friendly.
They did the best job and got results for us and are very informative on what’s happening in my case . I would highly recommend them . Would give 10 stars but you can only give five .
Posted by Ashley Selman | February 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank You Stephanie and Melinda!
I had a terrible car accident for the first time in my life this past year. I spent 1 week in intensive care. This one visit to the ER accumulated over $200,000 in medical bills. Stephanie and Melinda made it so easy for me to understand and they walked me through the process of being sure that...
Posted by Brittany | July 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Amazing Firm
This firm is definitely an amazing team that helped me with my personal injury case. They worked hard for me, always communicated appropriately, and treated me so kindly. As a paralegal myself, I feel like everyone I spoke with was stellar, knowledgeable, and very nice. Melinda especially helped me s...
Posted by Roberta | May 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
If I ever need another lawyer, Stefanie is the one!
Stefanie got me a much better offer than the insurance company alone was offering for my pain and suffering.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent experience.
After consulting with several attorneys before making a choice gave us a good idea of what we liked and didn't like in an attorney. We choose Stefanie Drake and she did an excellent job for my son. She was wonderful in talking to us in a way that we understood everything. She was very knowledgeable o...
Stefanie E. Drake's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Stefanie when I was a prosecutor and she is a very strong advocate for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Stefanie is an excellent attorney and mediator. In my opinion, she excels at Plaintiff's work and motorcycle accidents. Top Shelf."
"I highly recommend Stefanie. She is an aggressive and fearless advocate for her clients. She goes above and beyond to see justice served and a wonderful mentor to her peers."
"I fully endorse Stefanie in the areas of criminal defense, family law, and personal injury. Stefanie fights hard for her clients, has an extremely sharp working knowledge of the law, and is well respected by her colleagues and judges. She is a top notch lawyer in her fields of expertise."
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Experience
Honors
2020
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
County Commissioner Certification, ACCG
2013
Successful Completion of Skilled Rider's Course, Rider's Edge
2009
Georgia's Outstanding Young Lawyers, Atlanta Magazine's Super Lawyer and Rising Star Section
2009
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2003
Leadership Polk IV, Polk County Chamber of Commerce and Developement Authority
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Municipal Court Solicitor, City of Cedartown
2005 - Present
Attorney-Member, The Stefanie Drake Burford Law Group
2013 - 2017
Commissioner Chairman, District 3, Polk County
2004 - 2010
Municipal Court Judge, City of Rockmart
2003 - 2005
Assistant County Attorney, Polk County
2002 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Gammon, Anderson & McFall
2001 - 2002
Assistant District Attorney, Tallapoosa Judicial Circuit
1999 - 2001
Associate Attorney, Private Law Firm Atlanta
Associations
2017 - Present
Cobb County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of GeorgiaCity Solicitor
2013 - Present
ABATEMember
2010 - Present
7th DistrictRegistered Domestic and Civil Mediator
2008 - Present
State of GeorgiaRegistered Civil and Domestic Mediator
2003 - Present
Harley Owner's GroupMember
2003 - Present
Tallapoosa Circuit Bar AssociationMember Attorney
1999 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1998 - Present
Phi Alpha DeltaLifetime Member
State Bar of Georgia, Tort and Insurance Practice Section
Member
2016 - 2017
ACCG Defined Contributions BoardBoard Member
2015 - 2017
Sara Hightower Regional LibraryBoard of Trustees-Vice Chair
2013 - 2017
Polk County Ordinance Review CommitteeBoard Member
2013 - 2017
Association County Commissioners of GeorgiaCounty Commissioner
2013 - 2014
Polk County Chamber of Commerce Board of DirectorsBoard Member-Ex Officio
2013 - 2014
Airport CommitteeChairperson
2013 - 2017
Public Safety CommitteeChairperson
2013 - 2015
CASA of Polk-Haralson CountiesBoard of Directors
2006 - 2007
Tallapoosa Circuit Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2006
Tallapoosa Circuit Bar AssociationTreasurer/Secretary
Education
1999
St. Thomas University
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Georgia Southern University
Bachelor of Science
Publications
N/A
Born To Ride Magazine
Why Do I Need UM Insurance?
N/A
Born To Ride Magazine
Understanding The Law On L.E.D. Motorcycle Lights
N/A
Born To Ride Magazine
The New Slowpoke Law In Georgia
N/A
Born To Ride Magazine
An Exclusive Interview With Stefanie Drake Burford: A Serious Commitment To Georgia Bikers
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Should I hire an attorney for a personal injury?
10 Apr 2023
Q&A
I was rear ended in July 2022. Medical bills were $58k. Insurance offered 25k and said that was max. What recourse do I have?
30 Mar 2023
Q&A
Defendant's in Car Accident
01 Dec 2021