ABOUT
DREW GILLILAND
Drew is a trial attorney who loves helping clients through difficult times. His client philosophy is simple: treat every client like a family member.
After graduating from Emory University School of Law (where he was the recipient of the Dean’s Honor Scholarship), Drew started his legal career as a felony prosecutor for the State of Florida, and tried more than 50 jury trials during his tenure. Drew and his wife then moved back to Georgia where he represented Fortune 500 companies in personal injury lawsuits.
After seven years of learning the ins and outs of how the defense industry protects itself against personal injury lawsuits, Drew decided to use his skills to represent people who have been injured by another’s negligence. Since he became a personal injury lawyer, Drew has worked for the largest personal injury firm in the country as well as a boutique litigation firm.
Drew has lectured on trial strategies and is frequently asked to co-counsel on cases with other attorneys. He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients since he became a personal injury attorney.
In the past three years, Drew has resolved the following cases:
- Cobb County jury verdict for $404,000 (top offer before trial was $300,000).
- Gwinnett County jury verdict for $1,000,000 (top offer before trial was $100,000; medical specials waived at trial; mild traumatic brain injury).
- Douglas County jury verdict for $312,500 (top offer before trial was $10,000, chiropractic treatment only case).
- Trucking settlement for $1,000,000 ($0 offer before we took over case and we discovered the truck had faulty brakes in discovery).
- Confidential settlement against transportation company for $625,000.
- Confidential settlement against construction company for $925,000.
- Jury verdict in Henry County for $203,450 (client had 18-month gap in treatment and $8,500 in medical bills; defendant’s insurance policy was $50,000; insurance carrier paid the full judgment).
- Slip and fall settlement for $250,000 (client slipped and fell in bathroom with no eyewitnesses; client had a 14-month gap in treatment; client’s medical bills were less than $40,000).
- Trip and fall settlement for $350,000 (client waited five years to get surgery and her medical bills were $60,000).
- Slip and fall settlement for $750,000 (client suffered a bad dislocated shoulder and underwent two surgeries, total medical bills were $120,000).
- Trip and fall settlement for $350,000 (client broke her ankle on uneven pavement at hotel and had $50,000 in medical bills).
- Negligent security settlement for $499,999 (client’s medical bills were under $100,000).
- Trucking settlement for $425,000 (client’s medical bills were under $100,000 and liability was disputed).
- Car wreck settlement for $325,000 (venue was Bartow County and insurance carrier paid $225,000 over its insured’s policy limits on the night before trial).
- Trucking settlement for $250,000 (client had 17-month gap in treatment with $45,000 in medical bills and disputed liability).
- Trucking settlement for $187,500 (client’s medical bills were under $50,000 and he had more than a 12-month gap in treatment).
- Car wreck settlement for $200,000 policy limits (client had $13,000 in medical specials).
- Car wreck settlement for $150,000 (after multiple depositions, the insurance carrier paid $100,000 over its insured’s policy limits).
- Car wreck settlement for $100,000 (side-swipe collision with paint scratches and the venue was Cherokee County).
- Secured a $1.8 million verdict in a trip and fall case, with medical specials totaling $7,100 (top offer before trial was $60,000).
When Drew is not working, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their 5-year-old daughter. When they are not taking their daughter to Disney World, they live in Brookhaven, Georgia.
Drew has appeared on the following podcasts: The Jury Says What, Great Trials Podcast, and Taking Heads Podcast. Drew has discussed his jury verdicts on Trial Lawyers University and at various attorney conferences.
Practice Areas
Accidents happen. People get injured in car accidents, work accidents, medical malpractice accidents, and more. These accidents leave victims and their loved ones suffering from physical pain and financial stress. The Nick Schnyder Law Firm helps families all over the Atlanta area fight for compensation after an injury. Here are some of the personal injury case types we handle:
Auto Accident
At the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, auto accidents and car wrecks are our primary focus and specialty.
Truck Accident
Truck Accident Attorney of Atlanta, the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, LLC provides strong and swift representation for victims of collision damages, claims and injuries due to a negligent driver.
Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle Accident Attorney, the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, LLCÂ represents Atlanta riders who have been injured in a collision through no fault of their own.
Medical Malpractice
Medical Malpractice Attorney of Atlanta, the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, LLC represents victims who have suffered injury, or a family member death, from a medical mistake.
Premises Liability
Premises Liability Attorney of Atlanta, the Nick Schnyder Law Firm, LLC provides swift and strong legal counsel due to an injury or serious accident that occurred while on another’s property.
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Attorney, Nick Schnyder, provides Atlanta survivors and families with strong, sensitive legal support and advocacy due to the tragic death of a loved one.
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