Why Client-Centered Representation Matters—And How I Practice It Every Day

At Willey Law Firm, every client is more than a case file. Drawing on innovative training and faculty work teaching best empathetic practices, I bring a client-centered approach to all practice areas—from property tax litigation to personal injury, business counsel, and nonprofit law. By listening first, tailoring strategy, and making clients visible, I’ve secured real results: millions saved in property taxes, six-figure injury settlements, and nonprofit victories that unlocked millions in funding for care.

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Drew Willey
"Jury duties" — Why We Must Protect the Constitutional Promise of the Jury Trial

The right to a jury trial is one of our Constitution’s most important promises — but it comes with real challenges for jurors and attorneys alike. Drawing on years of trial experience and training young lawyers, I share why honoring this right matters, how we can meet jurors with empathy and clarity, and why at Willey Law Firm, trial isn’t a last resort — it’s a commitment to justice.

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Drew Willey
Be Careful About Confusing Vital Roles

Board members have a vital role: to steer the mission, provide oversight, and uphold the organization’s fiduciary responsibilities... When they’re simultaneously asked to serve as the organization’s legal counsel, accountant, or operations volunteer, those roles start to blend—and not in a good way.

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Drew Willey