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EXPERIENCE

Drew is a business litigation attorney representing clients in complex business and commercial litigation cases, including:

  • Business Torts
  • Fraud
  • Shareholder Disputes and Derivative Actions
  • Contract Disputes
  • Non-Compete Disputes
  • Professional Malpractice Claims
  • Employer/Employee Disputes
  • White-Collar Criminal Defense
  • Administrative Cases and Government Investigations brought by agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and Customers and Border Protection (CBP).

Additionally, Drew represents companies and corporations in connection with mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and necessary corporate governance, regulatory, and compliance matters.

AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS

Florida Super Lawyers, “Rising Star,” Business Litigation (2023), only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected for the Rising Star distinction by Super Lawyers each year.

BACKGROUND & EDUCATION

Drew is a native of the Tampa Bay Area with deep roots in the community. Drew was born and raised in Clearwater and attended Palm Harbor University High School. He then graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2018 where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree with a major in Finance. Drew earned his Juris Doctorate from Stetson University College of Law in 2021 and was admitted to The Florida Bar shortly thereafter. During his time at Stetson Law, Drew served as a Teacher’s Assistant, Research Assistant, and was awarded the highest-grade designation in Advanced Legal Research.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS & ADMISSIONS

Admitted to Practice

  • Florida
  • The Supreme Court of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
  • United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Memberships & Committees

  • Florida Bar
    • Media & Communications Law Committee (CM) of the Florida Bar
    • Business Law Section of the Florida Bar
    • Young Lawyers Division of the Florida Bar
  • Clearwater Bar Association
    • Board Member of the Young Lawyer Division
  • St. Petersburg Bar Association
  • Barney Masterson Inn of Courts
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

WHEN HE’S NOT WORKING HARD FOR CLIENTS

Drew is a resident of Dunedin, Florida where he enjoys exercising, fishing, playing chess, and watching the Rays, Bucs, and Lightning in his down time.

Our Testimonials

What Our Clients Say

I cannot express enough the immediate efforts of Drew to solve the problem at hand was something you don't see often nowadays. Drew was able to completely prevent something from happening that would have changed the course of my life. If anyone wants a lawyer that makes you feel like you are his number 1 priority hire Drew!!!! Definitely recommending him to anyone that is in need of legal counsel.

Great to work with and Very effective! Many Thanks to attorney Drew Patterson, who handled a business lawsuit for me in a very professional and timely manner resulting in the case being dismissed. In my opinion, Drew was very knowledgeable, asked pertinent questions, explained things easily and understandably, and was a pleasure to work with. He gets it done! If I need an attorney again, Drew will be the first one I call. Additionally, the staff at Robert Eckard & Associates were always courteous and helpful.

Thank you for all you did for me during this difficult time I couldn’t ask for a better team of lawyers even when I was lamenting the speed of things, you guys are professional, tenacious, and know your sh-t!.

The dude is a beast If you want someone who's gonna be on your team 100% and is smart as a whip and is tenacious as a grizzly bear, you want Drew. He is prepared. He's thorough and he is intelligent. He's a lawyer far beyond his years and you can't go wrong with him. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat.

The best of the best Drew was an excellent lawyer for me! He is a very respectful and intelligent young man that will always handle any business in a professional manor. Anytime I reached out to him he responded to me within minutes. Would recommend Drew to anyone I know in the future!

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