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Drew L. Eyman

Associate
Biography

Drew Eyman is an associate in the firm’s commercial litigation practice group. His practice focuses on complex litigation and appeals for clients in a broad range of industries in federal and state courts. He has experience in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, anti-SLAPP, public contracting, statutory interpretation, and constitutional law.

Prior to joining Snell & Wilmer, Drew clerked for Justice Rives Kistler at the Oregon Supreme Court.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Oregon
  • Washington


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Oregon
  • Supreme Court of Washington
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Oregon


Education

  • Boston University School of Law (J.D., cum laude)
  • University of Oregon (B.S., Political Science, cum laude)
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch,
    • Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
  • Snell & Wilmer Pro Bono Award (2023)
  • Oregon Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Business Litigation (2021-2024)

Representative Experience

Appeals

  • Filed amicus brief in Oregon Supreme Court on behalf of individuals and non-profit corporation regarding the meaning of a term in the Oregon Constitution
  • Represented non-profit corporation on appeal to the Ninth Circuit regarding an issue of qualified immunity
  • Represented intergovernmental entity in Oregon Court of Appeals regarding lawsuit seeking declaration that certain practices violate state law
  • Represented individual on appeal regarding the admissibility of expert testimony from a biomechanical engineer

Litigation

  • Represented member of limited liability company in dispute concerning the operating agreement
  • Defended cannabis dispensaries sued in federal civil RICO action
  • Represented large car dealership in breach of contract dispute
  • Represented defendant in liquor liability lawsuit
  • Represented non-profit corporation in lawsuit for breach of contract
  • Defended municipality against tort claim
  • Represented paint retailer in lawsuit with claims of breach of contract and fraud
  • Advised corporation on COVID-related emergency legislation

Previous Professional Experience

  • Sussman Shank LLP, Associate Attorney (2018-2021)
  • Hart Wagner LLP, Associate Attorney (2017-2018)
  • Oregon Supreme Court, Law Clerk to the Honorable Rives Kistler (2016-2017)

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Multnomah Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
    • Pro Bono Committee (2019-2021)
    • Service to the Public Committee (2017-2019)
  • Campaign for Equal Justice, Associates Committee (2019-present)

Community Involvement

  • Classroom Law Project “We the People” Competition at Franklin High School, Coach (2017-Present)