Drew is a seasoned Ohio attorney with a robust background in automotive dealership law. With extensive experience as general counsel for multiple automotive dealerships, Drew has honed his expertise in navigating the complex legal landscape of the industry. His proficiency extends to litigation, where he has successfully represented dealerships, governments, and individuals - successfully defending and recovering millions for his clients. As a member of the National Association of Dealership Counsel, Drew stays at the forefront of legal developments impacting the automotive sector, ensuring that his clients receive top-tier, industry-specific legal representation.

• State of Ohio

• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio

• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio

• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio

• University of Akron School of Law, Juris Doctor, cum laude

  • Member of the nationally acclaimed Akron Trial Team, participating in some of the most competitive local and national competitions.

  • Recipient: CALI Award for Excellence for Administration of Criminal Justice

  • Recipient: Legal Writing Award for best Appellate-brief and Oral Argument

  • Recipient: Akron Bar Association Scholarship

  • Recipient: Stark County Bar Association Scholarship

• The University of Akron, B.A., magna cum laude

  • Philosophy, Political Science, and Economics

    • The University of Akron Center of Conflict Management

    • Certificates in Conflict Management; General Mediation; Divorce Mediation

    • Member: Phi Kappa Tau

• National Association of Dealership Counsel (NADC)

• National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA)

• Ohio Automotive Dealers Association (OADA)

• Greater Cleveland Auto Dealers Association (GCADA)

• Stark County Association of Justice

• Stark County Bar Association

• Akron Bar Association

PRIOR EXPERIENCES

• General Counsel for several Northeast Ohio Dealerships

• Attorney at Stark County’s Largest Law Firm with a Focus on Business Litigation

• Drafted Contracts and Negotiated with the Cleveland Browns and Other Large Companies

• Drafted Name Image and Likeness Agreements with Professional and College Athletes

• Law Clerk for the United States District Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio

• Law Clerk for the Hon. Richard D. Reinbold (Ret.)

• Trial Advocacy Coach for Akron Law School's Trial Team