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Russell Jackson Drake, Of Counsel Attorney
Complex Litigation; Class Actions; Mass Torts
Phone:205-598-6038, 205-488-1200
Web:http://www.whatleykallas.com
Address: 1000 Park Place Tower 2001 Park Place North, Birmingham, AL 35203
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Law Firm:WhatleyKallas, LLC
Lawyer:Russell Jackson Drake
Phone:205-598-6038, 205-488-1200
Fax:800-922-4851
Lawyer Title:Of Counsel
Practice Areas:Complex Litigation; Class Actions; Mass Torts
Bio:Mr. Drake has served as a member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, 1988-2003 (Chairman, 2003); the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference (1986-88); and the Lawyer's Advisory Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Mr. Drake was a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association during which time he has held various positions including service on the Executive Committee in 1979 and as President from 1980 to 1981. In the Alabama State Bar, he has held various positions including Chairman, 1979; Member, Committee on Prepaid Legal Services; Chairman, Task Force on Illiteracy, 1989; Member, IOLTA Task Force; Member, Local Bar Activities; Member, Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Building; Member, Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Criminal Procedure; Member, Labor Law Section; Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1977; Task Force on Minority Participation, 1995-96; and Chairman, 1996-97. Mr. Drake is also a member of the Alabama Association for Justice where he has served on the Board of Governors and on the Executive Committee, and is a Trustee of TRIAL. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice and New York State Bar Association. He was named a
Admitted:1969, Alabama; 1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; 1970, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama; 1972, U.S. Supreme Court; 1985, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; 1997, Texas; 2001, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 2004, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2007, New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
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Law School:University of Alabama Law School, J.D., 1969
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Web:http://www.whatleykallas.com
Languages:English

Lawyer Russell Jackson Drake, graduated from University of Alabama Law School, J.D., 1969, is now employed by WhatleyKallas, LLC at 1000 Park Place Tower 2001 Park Place North Birmingham, AL 35203.Russell Jackson Drake is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Russell Jackson Drake as your lawyer, you should consider whether Russell Jackson Drake offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Russell Jackson Drake has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Russell Jackson Drake's office is located at Birmingham, AL, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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Russell Jackson Drake has been admitted in 1969, Alabama; 1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama; 1970, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama; 1972, U.S. Supreme Court; 1985, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama; 1997, Texas; 2001, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas; 2004, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit; 2007, New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit. His or her practice areas include Complex Litigation; Class Actions; Mass Torts.

Russell Jackson Drake's college and law school education includes , University of Alabama Law School, J.D., 1969. Other biographical background includes Mr. Drake has served as a member of the Alabama Ethics Commission, 1988-2003 (Chairman, 2003); the 11th Circuit Judicial Conference (1986-88); and the Lawyer's Advisory Committee of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. Mr. Drake was a member of the Tuscaloosa County Bar Association during which time he has held various positions including service on the Executive Committee in 1979 and as President from 1980 to 1981. In the Alabama State Bar, he has held various positions including Chairman, 1979; Member, Committee on Prepaid Legal Services; Chairman, Task Force on Illiteracy, 1989; Member, IOLTA Task Force; Member, Local Bar Activities; Member, Supreme Court Task Force on Judicial Building; Member, Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Criminal Procedure; Member, Labor Law Section; Executive Committee, Young Lawyers Section, 1977; Task Force on Minority Participation, 1995-96; and Chairman, 1996-97. Mr. Drake is also a member of the Alabama Association for Justice where he has served on the Board of Governors and on the Executive Committee, and is a Trustee of TRIAL. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice and New York State Bar Association. He was named a. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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