Marie E. Drake

Marie E. Drake

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 26 years

Litigation Lawyer at Golden, CO
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Business

2117 Ford Street, Golden, CO

About Marie

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 70%

Family Law, Civil Litigation, Real Estate and Business

70%

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Licenses

Licensed in Colorado for 26 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 10 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2015

Withdrawn In Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Drake Law Firm, P.C.

2117 Ford Street, Golden, CO, 80401

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Marie E. Drake's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by John | November 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development

Legal Client

I had an issue with a contractor. Ms. Drake was very helpful in advising and acting on this legal issue. Some of her advise was not pleasant to hear but it was the legal reality of the situation. The issue had a successful conclusion. I would see Ms. Drake's council on any future legal issue. I h...ighly recommend her.

Posted by K | October 30, 2019

Extraordinary Human & Lawyer

I consulted Marie to help me find a lawyer, she immediately put me in touch with five rockstar women lawyers on par with the skills and professional accomplishments of Marie. I trust her completely; she is what a lawyer is supposed to be.

Posted by Barbara | November 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

The Best Representation.

Marie was more than I could have asked for when I was looking for a divorce attorney. She is very knowledgeable, and attentive to your case. She fought as hard as I did for the entire case. She is very fair. She did not pursue unnecessary action just get a bigger pay check. She is fantastic and wor...ked with my budget. I highly recommend her!

Posted by Julie | March 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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Marie provided a will, living will, power of attorney and medical power of attorney along with instructions for burial/funeral and a form I could use for distribution of tangible property. We went through each document in detail and Marie explained all necessary language. I was able to sign and Mar...ie had witnesses and notatary so I could complete the transaction today. I would highly recommend Marie Drake and if the need arises will contract with her again in the future.

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Marie E. Drake's Lawyer Endorsements

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Devin Mcllvain

Family lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Aaron Belzer

Litigation lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Marie is a dogged advocate for her clients as well as a very bright, ethical, and professional attorney."

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Morgan Ricketts

Business lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having worked with or consulted with Marie on various cases over the past year, I can say that she is knowledgeable and experienced and has the nuanced, tactful insight clients so often need from their counsel. I would never hesitate to send her a friend or family member in need of legal services in Colorado."

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Amanda Harber

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Other

"Marie and I are both graduates of Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. I have had the pleasure to meet her at several events, and we now serve on the alumni board together. She is a force of nature - dedicated to her clients and her community. I have been so impressed by her. I'd happily refer my Colorado friends to her."

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Joshua Schiffer

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Characters tell stories, lawyers tell stories, and Marie.... SHE can tell a story. I attend a lot of things in other, and Marie is one of the draws. Besides being a highly respected lawyer with a large network, Marie connects with People on an intimate and profound level. She is not "just" a lawyer for folks, Marie brings a library of knowledge and experience to show a trier of fact the fundamental truths. I have the deepest respect for her practice and wound not hesitate to have her on my team or work for one of my clients. She is incredible."

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Patrick Mclain

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Ms. Drake for several years. I have seen her prepare her cases, observed her care and concern for her clients, and witnesses her excellent results for them. Ms. Drake brings great passion, wisdom, and creativity to her work for her clients. She spends countless hours working on the story of her client, developing a sound case strategy, and getting her client the best results. Her varied and quite adventurous life has made her very prudent, empathetic, and clever in finding a way to best achieve a good result for those for whom she fights. Every one of Ms. Drake's clients benefits from her legal acumen and her wonderful caring personality."

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Maureen Williams

Litigation lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Marie from Trial Lawyers College, the best training for lawyers -- in the world. She is an excellent lawyer, brilliant, and so compassionate. You will be lucky to be represented by this exceptional attorney."

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Timothy Bussey

Litigation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Marie through the Trial Lawyers College in Wyoming and I have remained in contact with her here in Colorado. Marie has a wealth of experience and is a committed advocate for her clients. I endorse Marie!"

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Phillip Skuda

Litigation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marie Drake is a passionate legal advocate and a person worth knowing. Her heart is in her cases, and she possesses what it takes to fight for her clients. I have gotten to know Marie as a fellow student and active graduate of Trial Lawyer’s College, and my world is better for it. I recommend her!"

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Kimberly Utesch

Litigation lawyer | Dec 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marie is one of the strongest people I've ever met. She is incredibly intelligent, client-focused, and dedicated to providing the best legal services for her clients. You will be well-served by hiring her for your legal needs."

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Maha Kamal

Litigation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I couldn't ask for better co-counsel than Marie. First and foremost, she genuinely cares about her clients and their wellbeing. You only need to sit in one meeting for a few minutes to realize that. She's also an incredibly skilled trial lawyer who is easy to work with (whether you're counsel or a client). She is unafraid of the courtroom or putting a client's best case forward. I wholeheartedly recommend her."

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Adrienne Herrera-Cappuccio

Litigation lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marie is very well respected in the legal community here in Denver. If you're headed to trial, Marie can help you. She is very comfortable in the courtroom and unafraid to go to battle for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Dormer

Insurance lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In addition to her commitment to her clients, Marie is committed to mentoring younger lawyers and working to make the legal community more civil. She's an asset to our Inn of Court and to the Colorado Bar as a whole."

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Kelly Cherry

Real estate lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked in close proximity to Marie (although not ever on the same projects) in the past and found her to be refreshingly forthright and honest in her opinions. She is NOT a hide-the-ball kind of lawyer, which I find so helpful. She is efficient, diligent and one of the most ethical lawyers I have ever had the opportunity to know."

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Devin Mcllvain

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Joshua Schiffer

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Gary Peak

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Curtis Dickinson

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Aub Ward

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Scott Strauss

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Jessica Andrew

Personal injury lawyer

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Morgan Ricketts

Criminal defense lawyer

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Amanda Harber

Criminal defense lawyer

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Patrick Mclain

Criminal defense lawyer

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Maureen Williams

Criminal defense lawyer

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Phillip Skuda

Personal injury lawyer

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Cassandra Kirsch

Libel and slander lawyer

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Kimberly Utesch

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Maha Kamal

Family lawyer

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Michael Switzer

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Keith Frankl

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Sean Dormer

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Kelly Cherry

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Denver Bar Association Arts & Literature Award for Nonfiction, Denver Bar Association

N/A

Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award, Fordham University School of Law

Work Experience

2011 - Present

Managing Partner, The Drake Law Firm, P.C.

2008 - 2011

Senior Associate, Brown, Berardini & Dunning, PC

2001 - 2008

Associate, Litvak, Litvak, Mehrtens & Epstein, PC

1999 - 2001

Associate, Harding Shultz & Downs, PC

Associations

2019 - Present

Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College

F Warrior Board Member

2017 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Member

2016 - Present

American Bar Foundation

Fellow

2014 - Present

Colorado Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2014 - Present

First Judicial District Bar Association

Member, Board of Trustees (2017-2019)

2014 - Present

Golden Chamber of Commerce

Member

2014 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2002 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2002 - Present

Rhone Brackett Inns of Court

Member

1999 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Colorado Women's Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2013 - 2015

Rhone Brackett Inns of Court

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Colorado Hospitality Services, Inc. v. Owners Insurance Co.

Federal jury verdict for Plaintiff, including on the bad faith claim.

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Education

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Fordham University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

Pacific University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

Colorado Bar Association CLE

Hanging Out Your Shingle

2012

Colorado Bar Association CLE

Hanging Out Your Shingle

2007

Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Advanced Family Law Practice for Paralegals

Publications

2007

HalfMoon, LLC Understanding Current Financial Issues in Family Law Practice

2007

Colorado Domestic Relations Law, First Edition Marital Agreements

Languages

English

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