Gutless Neglect: America's Biggest Money Crisis

Education. Mr. Drake’s undergraduate studies were in accounting and economics. He graduated valedictorian of his college. He received his CPA certificate while attending law school. At age 24, he graduated from the University of Washington School of Law, where he received the Order of the Coif and served as Editor-in-Chief of the Washington Law Review. Profession. Mr. Drake’s legal practice focused on business, estate and tax planning. He has consistently been listed in Naifeh and Smith’s The Best Lawyers in America and has the highest Martindale lawyer rating. He has taken leaves from his practice to teach planning and tax courses at two major law schools, to serve as the interim president of a securities firm and to serve as the chairman and CEO of a large corporate promotions company. He has served on the boards and advisory committees of many companies. Publishing. Mr. Drake has a recognized ability to simplify, explain and analyze complex topics so that all can learn and understand. His presentations are insightful, directly to the point, even entertaining. He has authored numerous law-related articles and manuscripts for lay and professional audiences, including a monthly planning service for lawyers, CPAs, financial planners and other planning professionals that ran for over eight years. His plainspoken, no-nonsense approach to writing and speaking has made him a popular speaker at planning and tax conferences throughout the country.Dwight Drake is the author of 'Gutless Neglect: America's Biggest Money Crisis' with ISBN 9780972848398 and ISBN 0972848398.