Whit Drake

Whit Drake

also known as G. Whit Drake, Drake Injury Lawyers

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 36 years

Car accident Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation ... +4 more

2 Perimeter Park S, #510E, Birmingham, AL

About Whit

Biography

Practice Areas

7

Practice Areas

Car Accident 25%

Truck accidents, car crashes, all manner of vehicle collisions.

38 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 16%

Industrial explosions, electrocution injuries, product liability, medical malpractice, scaffold falls, work accidents, etc.

38 years | 1,000 cases

16%
Workers Compensation 16%

All manner of work injuries and job accidents.

38 years | 300 cases

16%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 15%

Wrongful death cases involving falls, bedsores, malnutrition, dehydration,etc.

38 years | 100 cases

15%
Wrongful Death 13%

Fatal accidents, truck collisions, work accidents, hospital malpractice, etc.

38 years | 250 cases

13%
Trucking Accident 10%

Tractor trailer accidents, interstate crashes, etc.

38 years | 100 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-50%


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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 36 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1989

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Drake Injury Lawyers

2 Perimeter Park S, #510E, Birmingham, AL, 35243

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Whit Drake's Reviews

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Posted by Stacy | September 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Best Personal Injury Lawyer

After researching several different personal injury law firms, I knew I had made the right choice with Drake Law Firm to to represent my personal injury claim. My matter was a little complicated and I wasn't even sure an attorney could help me. Whit Drake took care of everything and always reported b...ack in a prompt and efficient manner. He gave me sound advice and made the outcome of my matter very favorable. I highly recommend him and his firm to anyone who even suspects they might need help with a personal injury case. He is my choice now and will be in the future if the need arises. Thank you Whit Drake and Drake Law Firm!

Posted by Justin | March 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Highly Recommended

Whit and his staff are excellent at what they do. After my automobile accident, the Drake Law Firm handled my case with professionalism and care that is unmatched. The quality of service was without a doubt the best I've experienced in any professional environment. I would recommend Mr. Drake to anyo...ne looking for legal services with a high level of expertise and experience. I can't thank him enough for the job he did.

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Whit Drake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ali Ebrahimzadeh

Unknown lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gregory Cade

Car accident lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Drake is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He is a the top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."

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Michael Mitchell

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse Whit Drake. He is a smart, hard working lawyer that represents his client's with integrity."

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Ronald Resmini

Car accident lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Clay

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Drake. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."

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Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Slepkow

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The Drake Law Firm is one of the premier injury law firm in Alabama for personal injury, car accidents, wrongful death and premises liability."

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William Hurst

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Whit Drake. He is a dedicated and hard working personal injury lawyer. His peers and clients respect him."

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Nathaniel Wojan

Unknown lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Drake is a great attorney. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Drake is an excellent advocate for his clients. I give him my strongest endorsement in the field of personal injury."

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Richard Rosenstein

Unknown lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a skilled personal injury lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse George. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Drew Barnett

Unknown lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Other

"I strongly endorse Mr. Whit Drake for all car accidents, workplace accidents, wrongful death, and other personal injury cases in Alabama."

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Elizabeth Shaw

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Whit Drake. I worked with Whit for many years. He is an exceptional personal injury lawyer. He has an outstanding work ethic and always takes the absolute best care of his clients. He is extremely well-respected in the community and is, quite simply, a fine attorney."

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Mary Amari

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Mitchell

Personal injury lawyer

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Ronald Resmini

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer

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David Slepkow

Personal injury lawyer

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Christopher Zachar

Personal injury lawyer

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Steven Sweat

Personal injury lawyer

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William Hurst

Personal injury lawyer

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Thomas Willingham

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Daniel Rice

Criminal defense lawyer

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Nathaniel Wojan

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jeremiah Denslow

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Richard Rosenstein

Personal injury lawyer

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2019

A+ Rating, Better Business Bureau

2018

Superlawyer, Findlaw

2017

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine

2008

AV Rating, Lexis-Nexis Martendale-Hubbel

1988

Winner of Moot Court Contest, University of Alabama School of Law

Work Experience

2017 - 2017

Partner, Drake Law Firm

1989 - 1998

Partner, Emond & Vines (personal injury firm)

Associations

1989 - Present

Alabama State Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Birmingham Bar Association

Member

Alabama Association for Justice

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Auto Accident Verdict in Etowah County

Verdict for $15,000,000

Work Amputation Settlement

Settlement for One Million Dollars

Wrongful death case

Settlement of $4.5 Million

Mine Explosion

Settled for $62,000,000

Arm Amputation Settlement

Settlement of $1.25 Million

Work Injury Claim

$2.5 Million Settlement

Auto Accident Settlement

Settled for $3,100,000.00

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Education

1989

University of Alabama School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2009

Alabama Bar Institute for Continuing Legal Education

Use of Evidence at Trial

2008

Aim Malpractice Seminar

Cross-Examination of Experts at Trial

1999

HealthSouth Seminar

Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff's Perspective

Publications

2013

The Alabama Lawyer Effective Case Resolution in Today's Legal Environment

2010

PersonalInjuryLawyers.com Wrongful Death Damages in Alabama

2010

PersonalInjurylawyers.com How Do I Make a Personal Injury Demand to a Car Insurance Company?

2008

Alabama Insurance Mutual Effective Cross-Examination of Experts at Trial

2008

The Alabama Lawyer Employer's Subrogation:Does Anyone Understand It?

1999

ABICLE Medical Malpractice: Practical Considerations From A Plaintiff's Perspective

1996

ABICLE Tort Damages

1996

ABICLE Seminar On the Job Injuries and Third-Parties

1995

1995

1995

Languages

English

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