Experience at Work
Drake Meyer focuses his practice on real estate, commercial transactions, and general business matters. He regularly assists clients with commercial leasing, acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, contract negotiation, business formation, and other transactional matters. Drake works closely with clients to evaluate legal risks, conduct due diligence, and develop practical solutions that support their business objectives. In addition to his transactional practice, Drake has experience representing clients in a variety of commercial disputes, including breach of contract, mechanic's liens, and lease enforcement matters. This litigation background provides valuable insight when structuring and negotiating transactions, allowing him to identify potential areas of risk and help clients avoid future disputes. He is committed to providing practical, business-minded counsel tailored to each client's goals and industry. Prior to entering the legal profession, Drake worked in the Agribusiness sector as an assistant project manager, where he coordinated nationwide research initiatives, managed project budgets, conducted in the field research and supervised teams.
In the Community
Outside of his legal practice, Drake enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time outdoors. His interests include hiking, skiing, scuba diving, boating, and recreational sports. A proud University of Missouri alumnus, Drake is an avid Mizzou Tigers fan and dedicated supporter of St. Louis sports. He also enjoys traveling with his fiancée and siblings, exploring new destinations, and visiting stadiums and sporting venues across the country.
Awards & Recognition
Awards
- King Award recipient – Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Troop 351, St. Charles, Missouri (2012)
Recognitions
- Order of Barristers – Mizzou Law
Memberships & Associations
Professional Organizations
- The Missouri Bar
- Illinois State Bar
- Bar Association of Metro St. Louis (BAMSL)
Education
Educational Background
- J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, School of Law (2022)
- Mizzou Law Veterans Clinic
- Mizzou Entrepreneurship Clinic
- Mizzou Law Board of Advocates
- Tax & Transaction Law Society, University of Missouri School of Law
- B.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, AgriBusiness Management with Minors in Plant Science and Ag Leadership (2017)
Admissions & Qualifications
Bar & Court Admissions
- Missouri
- Illinois
Leadership & Community Engagement
Past Leadership Positions
- Board of Advocates, University of Missouri School of Law – Negotiation Competition Director
- National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) – Vice President and Competition Presentation Team Member
- Alpha Gamma Sigma Professional Agricultural Fraternity – Treasurer and Philanthropy Chair
Civic & Community
- Vincent de Paul Christmas Adopt-a-Family Program – Volunteer (2013–present)
- Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure – Volunteer (2008–2017)