Drew has in-depth experience in a wide variety of civil disputes ranging from personal injury to contract disputes, estate disputes and real property disputes. In addition, Drew serves as outside general counsel to a number of small and medium-sized businesses, advising them on a host of legal issues. He also handles business/transactional matters, such as leases, new business formation, asset acquisitions, and covenants not to compete. Drew also serves as an independent mediator to assist parties amicably resolve disputes.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

• Personal Injury/Wrongful Death

• Real Property Disputes

• Caveats/Estate Litigation

• Business Litigation

• Business Law

• Mediation/Arbitration

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
Drew has earned the AV Preeminent rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which means that Drew has been rated by Judges and by fellow attorneys as having the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• North Carolina, 2007

• U.S. District Court Western District of North Carolina, 2007

• U.S. District Court Eastern District of North Carolina, 2007

• Wisconsin, 2005 (Inactive status)

• U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, 2005 (Inactive Status)

EDUCATION

• University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D. – 2005

• University of North Carolina – Greensboro, B.A. – 2000

REPRESENTATIVE CASES 

Home Buyers Warranty Corp, et al. v. Builder (JAMS Arbitration) (Hearing date November 2022). Claimant sought damages against builder for over $850,000. Drew obtained a verdict of zero dollars.

Violette, et al. v. The Town of Cornelius, et al., No. COA21-648 (N.C. Ct. App. June 7, 2022)

Cahn, et al. v. Shavender’s Bluff Community Association, Inc., et al., No. COA19-1046, 2020 WL 4185792 (N.C. Ct. App. July 21, 2020)

Fischer v. Fagan, 821 S.E.2d 898 (N.C. Ct. App. 2018)

GECMC 2006-C1 Carrington Oaks, LLC v. Weiss, 801 S.E.2d 394 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017)

Moon Wright & Houston, PLLC v. Cole, 798 S.E.2d 551 (N.C. Ct. App. 2017)

Fandrick v. Waukesha Mem'l Hosp., 2009 WI App 99, 312 Wis. 2d 811, 754 N.W.2d 254

CLASSES/SEMINARS

• Author, “Trial Tactics For Automobile Cases,” presented to Insurance Claims Handling Association.

• Author, “Pre-suit and Pre-trial Claims Handling Tips,” presented to Insurance Claims Handling Association.

• Editor, “The North Carolina Claims Manager’s Guide” 2007 Supplement.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

• Member of the Bar for the U. S. District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

• Member of the Bar for the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina

• Member of the North Carolina State Bar

• Member of the North Carolina Bar Association

• Member of the Mecklenburg County Bar

• Member of the American Inns of Court

• Member of the State Bar of Wisconsin

• Certified Mediator, NC Dispute Resolution Commission

PRO BONO ACTIVITIES

• Former Board Member and Legal Counsel, Our Towns Habitat For Humanity

• Elder, Storyhill Church

• F3 Nation

PERSONAL

• Drew and his wife live in Davidson with their two boys and are active in their church, Storyhill Church. In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, and all things outside.