A.C.
I have worked with Drew and Shawn on various issues and have always found their counsel to be honest and helpful. They make sure I am fully informed with a good understanding of potential outcomes before moving forward or spending any money. I truly believe they put the client’s needs first and highly recommend them.
J.G.
We have utilized Drew Richards on two occasions, and on both, he was always professional, extremely reliable, and on both, he came through for us! Besides being a competent Attorney, Drew is simply a nice guy. I’d have no problem recommending him to any of my friends, should they ever need legal representation.
K.B.
Five Stars Plus! Great Law Firm. Thank you Drew Richards and Staff! I really Appreciated you and Debbie. For your time, patience and Professionalism. Peace and Blessings Always!
C.S.
Drew and the office staff been working hard on our case. Always available and willing to make sure we’re kept up to speed on where our case is at. Extremely ethical which isn’t always easy to find these days. Highly recommend Copeland Richards for your legal needs.
P.K.
Drew Richards has helped me several times over the past several years on real estate transaction situations and always to my complete satisfaction. We also hired Copeland Richards to handle some HOA issues which were taken care of immediately. I am always impressed with the timely replies I have received from Drew. Such great service!!
E.M.
Very grateful for the kindness and humility I have experienced through Copeland Richards law firm. Thank you for taking care of each person that walks through the door!
B.W.
Highly trustworthy and gifted attorney’s who always fight for the best interest of their clients. I have worked with Shawn Copeland and Drew Richards both through my business and personally multiple times over the past 10 years and would recommend them strongly.
D.M.
Honest, ethical, hard working lawyers that you can count on! A rarity these days! I highly recommend.
D.R.
Extremely cordial and welcoming
C.L.
Professional, high integrity, friendly, and understanding team of lawyers
L.D.
My business has been with this firm for years. Not only do they care about you in your legal decisions, but they care about you personally.
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
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)
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.