Honorable W. H. Drake Jr.

United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Georgia

Staff Information

Judicial Assistant	(678) 423-3080
Courtroom Deputy Clerk	(678) 423-3086
Law Clerk	(678) 423-3081

Judge Tabs

Hearing Information

• Available Hearing Dates

• Open Calendar Procedure

• Form of Notice

• Emergency Hearings

General Information

• Form Order for Fee Application for less than $1,000 in Chapter 13 cases (updated 12-1-17)

About the Judge

Appointment Date:	Initial Appointment September 1, 1964
Education:	Mercer University AB 1954 Mercer University Law School LLB 1956
Prior Employment:	U.S. Army JAG 1956-1959 Law Clerk to U.S. District Judge Lewis R. Morgan 1961-1964 Swift, Currie, McGhee & Hiers, Partner 1976-1979 U.S. Bankruptcy Judge 1964-Present
Professional Organizations:	• President, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges 1972-73 • Member of Judicial Conference's Committee on the Administration of the Bankruptcy System, 1989-95 • Founder, Southeastern Bankruptcy Law Institute 1974 • Fellow, American College of Bankruptcy • Adjunct Professor, UGA Law School 1971-72 • Adjunct Professor, Emory Law School 1973-75 • Life Trustee, Mercer University Board of Trustees • Chair of Board of Trustees 2009-2011
Publications:	Co-Author Bankruptcy Practice for the General Practitioner (Thomson-West) Co-Author Chapter 13 Practice and Procedure (Thomson-West) Co-Author Chapter 11 Reorganizations (Thomson-West)