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Stephen R. Drew
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Biography
Stephen R. Drew is a founding partner of Drew, Cooper and Anding. He earned his undergraduate and law degree from the University of Michigan.
For over 43 years Mr. Drew has practiced in the areas of Civil Rights, Personal Injury, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Abuse, Police Misconduct, and Employment law, and has litigated complex cases in state and federal courts in Michigan and throughout the United States. Known for achieving exceptional results for clients on unpopular and challenging cases against large corporate defendants, he has gained the recognition and reputation as a fierce litigator.
Mr. Drew is a fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers and the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers of the American Bar Association, where membership is selected based upon recognition of skill and professionalism. He has been named Super Lawyer in Michigan in the field of Personal Injury since 2007. He has also been awarded the Champion of Justice Award by the Michigan Bar Association and has been listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers since 1997. Because of his skill and integrity, he is often sought by other lawyers to serve as a facilitator in lawsuits.
Mr. Drew was selected by his peers as the 2017 Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for Employment Law, Grand Rapids—a designation he has received each year since 2011. Among his many memberships and associations, Mr. Drew has served as the president of the Grand Rapids Bar Association, Floyd Skinner Bar Association, and executive board member of the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association.
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Licensed in Michigan for 51 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1974
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Licensed in Indiana
State: Indiana
No misconduct found
Location
Drew Cooper & Anding
80 Ottawa Ave NW Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503-2648
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"I endorse Stephen. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. Steve is the Dean of Personal Injury and Civil rights law and litigation in the State of Michigan. Period! I have had the pleasure and privilege to work for and with Steve over the last 20+ years. A fearless advocate and well respected master litigator who truly cares for his clients and getting results on their behalf. I learned a lot from him when I clerked for him early in my career and I still seek his counsel on legal issues when I need seasoned, sage advice! He is a trial lawyers lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. The greatest compliment an attorney can give another attorney is to refer a client to him. I refer all of my personal injury, discrimination, and civil rights violation cases to Steve Drew. Steve and his firm are known statewide as the experts in these type of cases. You will not find a better attorney or firm."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Michigan Super Lawyers, Michigan Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in Labor and Employment Law, Best Lawyers in America
2007
The Best Lawyers of America, The Best Lawyers of America
2003
Champion of Justice Award, Champion of Justice
2003
Donald R. Worsfold Award, Grand Rapids Bar Association
2003
State Bar of Michigan Champions of Justice Award, State Bar of Michigan
1999
Giant of Giants Award, Grand Rapids Community College
1989
Libertarian of the Year Award, ACLU
1988
Justice Giants Award, Floyd Skinner
1982
Volunteer Award, NAACP Grand Rapids Chapter,
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Who's Who of American Lawyers, Who's Who
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Work Experience
1991 - Present
Founding Partner, Drew Cooper and Anding, P.C.
Associations
2007 - Present
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers of the American Bar AssociationFellow
2002 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
American Trial Lawyers Association
Federal Bar Association
Grand Rapids Branch of the Inns of Court
Michigan Trial Lawyers Association
Executive Board Member
National Bar Association
National Employment Lawyers Association
The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers
State Bar of Michigan
State Bar of Michigan Foundation
Fellow
1992 - 1993
Grand Rapids Bar AssociationPresident
1989 - 1991
Floyd Skinner Bar AssociationPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Denhollander v. Michigan State University, Lawrence Nassar, USAG, et al., (2017)
Settled against Michigan State University for $500,000,000.00, to be allocated to the entire group of Plaintiffs.
Estate of Dahnontae R. McKinley v County of Muskegon, et al. (2016)
Case settled for $1,550,000.00 for the family of the plaintiff.
Kurt Mullins by Robert Thorndill, Conservator v Pearson Construction Company, et al. (2014)
Case settled for $4,050,000.00 for the plaintiff
Theresa Waldo v Consumers Engery (2010)
Case settled for $7.9 million for the plaintiff
Estate of William Griffin v City of Muskegon, et al. (2010)
Case settled for $775,000.00 for the plaintiff
Education
1974
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1971
University of Michigan
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English