Sean D. Drake is an experienced trial attorney at Harpy Law with a unique professional background that spans criminal prosecution, civil defense, personal injury law, and distinguished military service. Mr. Drake brings an unparalleled perspective to every case he handles. He is a tireless advocate dedicated to ensuring that his clients’ voices are heard and that justice is secured against even the most powerful entities. Driven by the same sense of duty that defined his public service, Mr. Drake found his true calling in standing up for those whose lives have been upended.
Mr. Drake’s advocacy is distinguished by his ability to navigate the complexities of high-stakes litigation with precision. Before dedicating his career to representing injured plaintiffs, he served as a civil defense attorney for a prominent firm, where he defended insurance carriers and corporations in personal injury claims, including truck accidents, wrongful death cases, catastrophic personal injury, and construction claims. This insider experience provides him with a strategic advantage, as he intimately understands the tactics used by the defense to undervalue claims.
His courtroom prowess was forged as an Assistant Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County, where he served as counsel in numerous trials involving serious offenses, including homicides, sexual assaults, felonious assaults, vehicular assaults, robberies, and burglaries. This extensive trial experience ensures that if a fair settlement cannot be reached, he is always prepared to aggressively present his clients’ cases before a jury.
A veteran of nearly a decade in the United States Army and Army National Guard, Mr. Drake brings a disciplined, multi-disciplinary approach to the law. Having served as both a Combat Engineer and a Human Intelligence Collector, he possesses a rare ability to analyze complex scenes while expertly navigating the human elements of a case. Whether he is dissecting evidence or cross-examining a witness, Mr. Drake applies the same mission-focused intensity to his legal practice that he once used to protect national security, ensuring his clients receive tireless advocacy in their most critical moments.
Mr. Drake earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. During his time in law school, he interned for a prestigious personal injury firm where he learned the intricacies of complicated toxic exposure and birth injury claims.