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Drew Beal

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  • Bio
  • Awards

For more than 25 years Andrew “Drew” Beal has represented individuals and closely held companies in state and federal courts throughout the Southeast and in appellate courts in Georgia, Florida and in the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits. He specializes in handling commercial claims including shareholder disputes, claims of professional negligence and all disputes arising from the ownership of closely held companies.

Drew began his career in 1986 as an associate with the firm of Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi, a national firm which specialized in large scale property subrogation litigation, products liability and construction related litigation. For most of his career he has maintained his own practice or has been the main partner in a practice which specialized in business litigation and the representation of individuals in litigation. He has routinely handled a variety of claims for individuals involving: the denial of benefits under policies of insurance and defined benefit plans, claims arising from catastrophic injuries, and litigation arising from wills and estate plans.

Drew graduated from Duke University and received his law degree from the University of Georgia, School of Law where he was active in the Moot Court Society and taught in the School of Business. Throughout his career, he has been actively involved in the Atlanta Bar Association, holding positions as a member of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Judicial Selection and Tenure Committee, and Chairman of the Committee for Continuing Legal Education.

In 2006, he received the Atlanta Bar's Distinguished Service Award. He has maintained an AV rating from Martindale Hubbell, and was selected as one of the Legal Elite by Georgia Trend Magazine and by Atlanta Magazine as a Super Lawyer since 2007. He has taught Intermediate Civil Litigation as an adjunct professor at the Emory University School of Law for five years.

Education

  • University of Georgia, Athens, GA — J.D., 1986
  • Duke University, Durham, NC — B.A., 1978

Bar Admissions

  • Georgia

Drew has successfully represented numerous industries throughout the Atlanta area and throughout Georgia.

These industries include

  • Construction companies, with annual sales between 15m-50m;
  • Real estate investment companies with properties throughout the Southeast;
  • Property management companies for both residential (apartments and individual homes) and commercial (shopping center space);
  • Wholesale suppliers of food and merchandise; and
  • Numerous retail companies throughout the state, including some of the Southeast’s largest jewelry stores.

Drew, his wife and two children live in Atlanta, where he remains active in Marist School where he attended and taught before law school. In addition, he is active at Christ the King where they are parishioners.

Awards

  • SuperLawyers - Andrew Beal

5 Star Reviews

At Beal Sutherland Berlin & Brown, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

    “Through several years of discovery and depositions Drew and his team never wavered in their support of my case. Drew was there when I needed him and he always answered my call. I am pleased that the case was resolved in my favor. I highly recommend this te”
    “Through several years of discovery and depositions Drew and his team never wavered in their support of my case. Drew was there when I needed him and he always answered my call. I am pleased that the case was resolved in my favor. I highly recommend this te”
    - Joseph E.
    “Andrew Beal helped me negotiate my severance contract and did a stellar job. Very thorough & responsive Highly recommend him.”
    “Andrew Beal helped me negotiate my severance contract and did a stellar job. Very thorough & responsive Highly recommend him.
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    - Tim K.
    “Going through a stressful situation isn't fun, but Drew was able to remove the stress with his calming influence, answering all questions I had, and making me feel that I was the only client he had by always being available.”
    “Going through a stressful situation isn't fun, but Drew was able to remove the stress with his calming influence, answering all questions I had, and making me feel that I was the only client he had by always being available.”
    - Jason M.
    “Drew Beal did a tremendous job for my representation. I never worried and he always made me feel secure and confident having him as my attorney. The best of the best!”
    “Drew Beal did a tremendous job for my representation. I never worried and he always made me feel secure and confident having him as my attorney. The best of the best!
    ”
    - Gib G.
    “This firm’s clear communication with their clients, and strategic approach to the law, sets them apart from the norm. They have consistently yielded, for me personally, favorable outcomes. I confidently recommend this law firm to anyone seeking reliable an”
    “This firm’s clear communication with their clients, and strategic approach to the law, sets them apart from the norm. They have consistently yielded, for me personally, favorable outcomes. I confidently recommend this law firm to anyone seeking relia”
    - John S.
    “This is the litigation lawyer that you want representing you and this is the business lawyer that you want to keep after to protect you and your business interest.”
    “This is the litigation lawyer that you want representing you and this is the business lawyer that you want to keep after to protect you and your business interest.”
    - Diane B.
    “We have relied on Drew and his team for years. He and his team always work to find us the right answers no matter what the issue!”
    “We have relied on Drew and his team for years. He and his team always work to find us the right answers no matter what the issue!”
    - Laura L.
    “I love Drew and Milinda, they helped my company for years. They are not about the money, but will lead you in best direction.”
    “I love Drew and Milinda, they helped my company for years. They are not about the money, but will lead you in best direction.”
    - Tona B.

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