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OVERVIEW. Drew Patterson is a trial lawyer who represents businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals in complex commercial disputes across Florida. He is well-versed in matters involving contract disputes, business torts, partnership agreements, shareholder disputes and derivative actions, securities fraud matters, noncompete agreements, trade secret litigation, and unfair and deceptive trade practices cases.. Drew routinely litigates cases in both state and federal court, often stepping in when business relationships fall apart or when allegations of fraud, mismanagement, or financial misconduct come to light. He’s known for taking a practical approach to high-stakes litigation, helping clients make informed business decisions while aggressively pursuing their interests.. He also handles consumer protection cases brought under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and the Florida Telephone Solicitation Act (FTSA). Drew defends businesses in class action lawsuits involving claims of deceptive practices, unauthorized marketing communications, and statutory violations related to consumer outreach. In addition to courtroom advocacy, he helps companies navigate compliance issues to minimize regulatory exposure and prevent future litigation.. On the employment side, Drew represents employers in matters involving the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Florida’s Whistleblower Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA). He has defended clients in collective wage-and-hour claims, retaliation suits, and discrimination cases, and routinely handles Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) investigations.. Drew also has experience representing clients in administrative proceedings and government investigations brought by agencies including the SEC, FTC, DEA, DBPR, CBP, and others. His work in these areas often involves advising on compliance, defending licensing actions, or helping resolve enforcement matters quietly and efficiently.. Outside of litigation, Drew serves as outside general counsel to a national prepaid card company in the clinical research space, advising on convenience fees, consumer disclosures, affiliate marketing, and bank program agreements.. AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS. Florida Super Lawyers, "Rising Star," Business Litigation (2023-2025). Being selected a Rising Star by Super Lawyers is a distinction that only 2.5% of attorneys in Florida are selected to 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. Drew is admitted to practice in all Florida State Courts, the Supreme Court of Florida, as well as the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida and the Southern District of Florida. He is also a member of the Clearwater Bar Association, the St. Petersburg Bar Association, the Barney Masterson Inn of Courts, and the 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.

Joseph A. Corsmeier is an “AV” rated attorney practicing in Clearwater, Florida.  He concentrates his practice primarily in the areas of attorney disciplinary matters before The Florida Bar, attorney admission matters before the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, defense of professional license and disciplinary matters before the Boards and Departments of the State of Florida, and expert analysis and opinion on ethics and malpractice issues.. Mr. Corsmeier has provided numerous expert opinions and has been qualified and testified as an expert in the Sixth and Thirteenth Judicial Circuits on conflict of interest and other attorney disqualification and legal malpractice issues.  He previously served as an Assistant State Attorney in the Sixth Judicial Circuit (Pinellas and Pasco Counties) from 1986 to 1990 where he prosecuted both misdemeanors and major felonies (prosecuting felonies exclusively from June 1987) and served as Bar Counsel for The Florida Bar Department of Lawyer Regulation from 1990 to 1998.  He also practices in the areas of estate planning, and Medicaid qualification, workers’ compensation and labor law.. Mr. Corsmeier has written numerous articles for various bar publications, has spoken at numerous local and statewide seminars on various topics, including ethics and professionalism, workers’ compensation, and other practice areas, and was an instructor of legal ethics for paralegals at the Tampa campus of Rollins College until the campus closed.. Mr. Corsmeier received his undergraduate degree from Florida State University and his J.D. degree from Mercer University, and he is admitted to practice in all Florida Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the Middle District of Florida.  He is a member of the The Florida Bar, American Bar Association, the Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers, and the Clearwater and St. Petersburg Bar Associations.

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Experienced H attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.

Experienced H attorney serving clients in Palm Harbor and surrounding areas.