Drew Bruner | Fort Walton Personal Injury Lawyer

Drew was born and raised in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, where he attended Choctawhatchee High School. He is the son of Vince Bruner, of Fort Walton, and Laurie Bruner, of Crestview. Upon graduating, he enrolled at Auburn University where he completed his degree in political science in preparation for law school at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he enrolled as a scholarship student in 2009. During law school, Drew worked as a licensed legal intern at the Cleveland County District Attorney’s Office where he gained valuable courtroom experience in criminal proceedings.

Drew became a member of the Florida Bar in November of 2012, the Alabama Bar in April of 2014, and the Georgia State Bar in 2018. Drew is also licensed to practice in all Federal Courts in the State of Florida, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America. Drew is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the benchmark in ethical standing for attorneys.

Drew enjoys long marathon running, cycling, reading, and hunting in his free time. Drew is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Fort Walton Beach.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Associate Attorney	The Bruner Law Firm	Fort Walton Beach, FL	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
University of Oklahoma College of Law	J.D.	Law School	2012
Auburn University	Bachelors		2009

State / Court	Date
Georgia	2018
Alabama	2014
District of Columbia	2014
Minnesota	2013
Florida	2012

• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association | Attorney  Member | 2018 - Present
  Alabama Association for Justice | Attorney Member | 2017 - Present
  Alabama State Bar, Young Lawyers Section | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present
  District of Columbia Bar | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present
  Alabama State Bar | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present
  Florida Justice Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  American Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  American Association for Justice | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  Okaloosa County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  Florida Bar, Young Lawyers Division | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present
  Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers Section | Attorney Member | 2012 - Present

• Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2018
  AV Preeminent Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016-2018
  Top 40 under 40 | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2017-2018
  Client Distinction Award        Martindale-Hubbell | 2013-2014 | 2017
  Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014
  SLAMJUR | University of Oklahoma, College of Law | 2012
  Distinguished Member | Phi Alpha Delta

• Thomason v. Schrader
  Verdict.

• In Re S.A.H.
  Settlement for Policy Limits.

• (redacted) v S.F.A.
  Settlement for plaintiff weeks before trial.

• Florida v. C.
  Charges Dismissed.

• Web | FLORIDA – WHEN PASSING ANOTHER CAR ON THE RIGHT IS PERMITTED. | 2017
  Web | REGULATORS TO BLOCK APPS ON SMARTPHONES WHILE DRIVING | 2016
  

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(2014) Licensed as Attorney in District of Columbia. Verified with District of Columbia Bar.	January 28, 2020
(2013) Licensed as Attorney in Minnesota. Verified with Minnesota Judicial Branch.	January 28, 2020
(2018) Licensed as Attorney in Georgia. Verified with State Bar of Georgia.	January 28, 2020
(2012) Licensed as Attorney in Florida. Verified with State Bar of Florida.	January 28, 2020

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