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Kenneth W. Drake

Principal

Fax: 888-908-3897

Email: Kenneth W. Drake

Biography

Ken has a passion to help people of all ages but with particular concern for the immediate needs of the elderly – to ensure that their assets are protected and ultimately distributed as they wish. With today's ever-evolving world, he enjoys being a constant for his clients as they come across legal matters such as drafting wills and probate. Toward the beginning of his career in the early 1980s, people would often ask him if he practiced other areas of the law that they needed assistance with. Ken realized that if he could be a one-stop-shop for people in Woodland Hills, then his clients would have a much easier time navigating their legal circumstances and won't have to worry about juggling multiple lawyers. If you need legal representation, Ken is here to provide help.


Mr. Drake earned his reputation as an associate, partner and finally managing partner at the law firm of Rushfeldt, Shelley & Drake LLP('RSD'), a preeminent professional liability (i.e., malpractice) defense firm in Los Angeles. During his 28 years at RSD, Mr. Drake defended countless health care and mental health professionals in litigation and administrative proceedings.

'I will act sensitively to your issues while working efficiently on your case'

At Kenneth W. Drake, Inc., Mr. Drake now focuses his practice on legal issues impacting people of all ages but in particular the elderly for estate planning and all involved elements including trusts, wills, health care directives and powers of attorney and, when unavoidable, probate, and related litigation matters.


He received his undergraduate education at the University of Arizona and his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1978. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he worked as a reporter for two Los Angeles-area newspapers and served as press secretary in two gubernatorial campaigns. His primary non-legal interests include his children, sports, politics, the theater and enjoying Santa Barbara.

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Professional Ratings

Ken has been a member of the California State Bar since 1978. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law. Before becoming a lawyer, Ken worked as a reporter for two Los Angeles newspapers and served as press secretary in two gubernatorial campaigns. He has lectured extensively on legal-medical issues and is part of the select group of AV-Rated attorneys in California.

  • Admission Details

    • 1978, California
    • 1979, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • 1998, U.S. District Court, Southern District of California

  • Law School Attended

    • Southwestern Law School, Class of 1978, J.D.

  • University Attended

    • University of Arizona, Class of 1975, B.A.

  • Associations & Memberships

    • California Bar Association