Andrew J. Scavotto

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 has handled numerous contract disputes, along with business tort lawsuits (for both plaintiffs and defendants) involving fraud claims, representations and warranties, and other claims arising from mergers and acquisitions.

Andrew also has significant experience with other business tort matters including non-compete/non-solicitation agreements, misappropriation of trade secrets, intellectual property disputes, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, and shareholder disputes.

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.

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.

News

Speaking Engagements

"What Does the Company Know? Selecting/Preparing the Company Designated Deposition Witness," ACC STL 2022 Corporate Counsel Institute, May 2022