Andrew is a litigation strategist who works with clients to develop compelling themes and strategies early on and throughout litigation.
Overview
Andrew's clients appreciate his creativity and diligence in uncovering evidence to advance those themes, with the ultimate goal of delivering straightforward, understandable, and persuasive written and courtroom presentations.
Andrew represents financial institutions and other businesses in complex disputes, including class action lawsuits involving the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) and other consumer protection statutes. He has defended multiple state and nationwide class actions, involving numerous regulated industries. Also, Andrew investigates and resolves a variety of complex disputes, including lawsuits involving business and personal torts.
His experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants gives him a unique perspective on examining witnesses, conducting investigations, and digging for evidence.
Experience
Andrew has conducted jury and bench trials and engaged in all types of motion practice, including class certification. Also, Andrew has drafted appellate briefs and argued several appeals, including appearances before the Missouri Supreme Court and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Andrew’s experience includes the defense of multiple class actions. His cases often involve claimed violations of the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and other consumer protection statutes, along with statutes and regulations applicable to financial institutions.
Andrew helped lead the defense of a national bank in a breach of a fiduciary duty lawsuit seeking over $500 million in damages. After extensive discovery, motion practice and trial preparation, Andrew's client reached favorable settlement days before trial.
He has obtained summary judgments and dismissals as lead counsel on behalf of regional and national financial institutions in cases alleging fraud, lender liability, breach of contract and other state and federal claims.
Andrew has handled numerous contract disputes, along with business tort lawsuits involving fraud claims, representations and warranties, misappropriation of trade secrets, intellectual property disputes, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and shareholder disputes.
Also, Andrew has significant experience with personal torts and negligence lawsuits.
As lead trial counsel, Andrew obtained a complete defense verdict following a jury trial in claims of intentional torts and premises liability against a business, its owners, managers and employees.
Andrew serves on the firm's Pro Bono and Associate Development Committees.
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Speaking Engagements
Recognitions
Recognitions
Mentor Award, Missouri Lawyers Media, 2020
Selected as an Up & Coming Lawyer for 2013 by Missouri Lawyers Weekly
Named Super Lawyers®, 2013 and 2014
Named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for Business Litigation, 2010-2012
Recipient of Advocates for Human Rights 2016 Volunteer Award
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis, Commissioner 2017-present
FOCUS St. Louis, Leadership St. Louis Program 2012-2013
John Burroughs School Alumni Board, 2012-present
Twangfest, Inc., Director, 2015-present
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 2005
- Illinois, 2006
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Education
Washington University, J.D., 2005
Vanderbilt University, B.S., Communication Studies, cum laude, 2000