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Drake Law Firm was founded by Benjamin Drake in Los Angeles, California and has recovered over $150 million for clients.
In the year 2006, Benjamin acquired his Juris Doctor(JD) and since then has been practicing law and persistently fighting for his client’s rights. He has been an Associate Member of the Consumer Attorneys of California since the year 2009 and a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association and Encino Bar Association. He has been featured in Newsweek as a Premier Law Firm.
Benjamin Drake has been several radio stations including KJLH 102.3 about the ways he strives to maintain the true principles of good old’ fashioned service when people actually cared and got to know a person on a personal level.
Benjamin Drake’s main area of practice involves personal injury claims such as vehicle accidents, bicycle and motorcycle accidents, train accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and fall accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, dog bites, birth injuries; all of which he has successfully pursued to completion including collecting millions of dollars in settlements and judgments for his clients across the state of California.
Benjamin’s professionalism, knowledge, and compassionate nature are the three assets that have enabled him to excel in interpreting California’s laws to favor his clients.
"What sets my firm apart is the attention to each client’s special needs"
Every day he fights to set himself apart from other law firms by really getting to know his clients, showing them how invested he is in obtaining the settlement that they deserve, and by helping them regain a sense of hope and normality back into their lives.
Throughout the years, he has maintained friendships with clients who have portrayed him to be as part of their family. He never rests and is always available for his client’s needs. He genuinely expresses emotion and empathy towards his clients. To Benjamin Drake, his clients are not just another case or a number, but an actual human being who deserves the utmost care and customer service attention.
Benjamin is well-aware of the impact that a personal injury accident can have on an individual. A person might be in excruciating pain along with emotional distress and have to face the financial burden that an accident brings due to the negligent act’s or omissions of an individual, but Benjamin Drake is with his clients every step of the way and takes them across the finish line while making sure that they are taken care of, emotionally, physically and financially.
Mari Carella joined Drake Law Firm with extensive experience in Personal Injury Law, being licensed in both California and Texas. She has successfully handled thousands of cases in all phases from preparation, negotiation, settlement and litigation. Mari approaches all her clients and their situations with the compassion and the personal attention they need and deserve. She is a professional who keeps her clients well informed and supported during what can be the most physically and emotionally exhausting times of their lives.
Mari's ability to think outside the box, attention to detail, and years of experience in this field of law, offers her clients a unique set of professional skills. As a skilled negotiator, Mari works with her clients to identify all possible settlement options and works diligently to secure agreements that can avoid the necessity of an expensive trial. She strives to balance the best interests of her clients with the cost of continuing the fight. Her expertise at this balancing act has helped many clients get a good result at a reasonable cost.
Mari obtained her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude degree from Villanova University where she was enrolled in an Advanced Honors program and achieved Dean's List. Mari started her legal career working in the field of Entertainment law with such companies as Fox Television, DreamWorks and Interscope Geffen A&M. She also worked in a prestigious law firm in Milan, Italy specializing in Intellectual Property law. Thereafter, she moved to a firm specializing in Personal Injury law where she gained a wealth of knowledge playing an integral role in a major complex civil litigation case. This case which obtained the largest settlement in history (to that date) against the Regents of the University of California affected her profoundly. Mari achieved the greatest satisfaction in reaching this settlement when none of the attorneys involved or parties believed a settlement was possible. It was that moment Mari knew she was fully equipped to do battle when needed and found her home in Personal Injury. From there, she has continued to represent thousands of clients before bringing her expertise to Drake Law Firm.
Mari grew up mainly in Southern California where she pursued her passions of dance and competitive gymnastics. Later, she played professional soccer while in college. Outside of work, she enjoys Krav Maga, traveling the world, photography, and cooking. She is also a proponent of giving back to the community and is involved in helping non-profits, with a specific focus on assisting our Military and Veteran communities. Mari is an accredited Attorney with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs.
Megan Valles was born in Fresno and later moved to San Fernando Valley where she has enjoyed living ever since. She was later inspired to become an attorney by two things. The first was her love for legal drama tv shows like Law & Order. She loved watching attorneys present their cases and fight for their client’s case. The second came as a fortunate result to a very unfortunate situation. Megan was in a serious car accident and needed an attorney to help her take on the insurance company. Eventually, she found herself working for her attorney and enjoying the fine details of law and research.
Megan did her undergrad at Cal State Northridge where she majored in sociology and criminology. After graduating, she enrolled in University of West Los Angeles, juggling a heavy course load while working full time at a personal injury law firm. Megan has gained valuable experience since becoming a lawyer at the Drake Law Group. She enjoys handling personal injury cases because she can deeply understand her clients having been in a similar position twice.
When she isn’t fighting for her clients, Megan enjoys snowboarding, hiking, and running. She has done six half marathons and is aiming to do a full marathon in the near future.
Nicole Glassman Jones is a trial attorney at Drake Law. Her practice focuses on personal injury, motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, Uber/Lyft accidents, catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, premises liability, and wrongful death.
Prior to joining the firm, Nicole worked for a Fortune 50 insurance company where she gained invaluable litigation and trial experience. She leverages this prior experience to out-think, out-maneuver, and outwork her opponents.
Not only is she a great attorney, but Nicole also has an uncanny ability to relate to people and make them feel comfortable and comforted. She is devoted to obtaining justice for her clients and believes wholeheartedly in a people-first approach. Where insurance companies put profits before people, Nicole works hard to shift that paradigm. She helps clients navigate exceptionally challenging times with empathy and grace.
Nicole believes that everyone should have equal access to justice and takes great pride in speaking up for those without a voice. Her advocacy for the community extends beyond the courtroom. She volunteers for non-profit animal rescues, helping to rehabilitate shelter dogs. Nicole believes in a humane path forward and that every pet should have the chance to know love and companionship.
Nazo Erdoglyan is an attorney at Drake Law Firm with extensive experience in Personal Injury. Nazo approaches all his clients and their situations with the attitude of leaving no stone unturned. He is a professional who keeps his clients well informed and supported during what can be the most physically and emotionally exhausting times of their lives.
Nazo’s ability to communicate with his clients continually and constantly is what sets him apart as an attorney. His attention to detail offers his clients a unique set of professional skills. As a skilled negotiator, Nazo works with his clients to identify all possible settlement options and works diligently to secure agreements that can avoid the necessity of an expensive trial.
He earned his undergrad at Cal State Los Angeles where he majored in Business Finance. After graduating, he enrolled in Glendale University College of Law where he earned his Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Nazo juggled a heavy course load while working full time as a Paralegal at a personal injury law firm. Nazo has gained valuable experience since becoming a lawyer at the Drake Law Group.
Nazo grew up in Los Angeles where he enjoyed competing in chess tournaments and competing in Judo tournaments. Later, he played football while attending high school. Outside of work Nazo enjoys hiking, fishing, golfing, and hunting. Nazo also enjoys going to professional football games all around the United States.
When you are injured in an accident, your lawyer needs to be experienced and strong to fight for your rights, but also compassionate to better understand how the injury has damaged you. Mr. Cohen gained unparalleled experience having spent the first 23 years of his career representing many of the United States largest insurance companies. Mr. Cohen is tenacious, determined, and genuinely concerned for his clients.
He has recovered millions of dollars for his clients in personal injury cases because he is known for going the extra mile, spending whatever is necessary, using novel and creative approaches, and conveying to judges and juries the concern he has for the people he represents. Mr. Cohen played baseball at Pepperdine University and captained two teams. He is married to Julie and they have two daughters, Delaney and Courtney “Coco”.
