Overview
Andrew is called upon by clients to handle their worst case scenarios, to provide a reassuring voice and to be a trustworthy guide through the litigation process. His straightforward, no-nonsense approach helps clients to understand the complex hurdles that arise during a claim or lawsuit, facilitate communications about complex issues and ultimately help arrive at a common goal to work towards a successful outcome.
As co-chair of the General Liability Service Group, Andrew puts his significant experience to use defending all manners of companies and individuals, ranging from construction and transportation companies to professionals including architects and engineers. Andrew’s defense work includes all stages of the litigation process, whether pre-claim counseling, advising of evidence preservation issues, on-site accident investigation, active litigation, mediation, arbitration and trial. His litigation experience includes defending claims involving catastrophic injuries, fatalities, construction defects, environmental/chemical issues, fires, premises liability, complex multi-party claims, commercial transportation accidents and construction injuries. Andrew is often called upon at the outset of a serious injury or property claim, providing prompt service during the critical initial accident investigation phase. He has tried multiple large cases involving serious, complex issues including wrongful death claims, building failures and other horrific tragedies.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Honors
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Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ rated
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Speaking Engagements
- Illinois Pre-Judgment Interest Statute Declared UnconstitutionalIllinois Pre-Judgment Interest Statute Declared Unconstitutional
On May 27, 2022, Judge Marcia Maras in the Circuit Court of Cook County issued a memorandum, holding Illinois’s recently enacted prejudgment interest statute unconstitutional, and holding that the legislation violated both the right of trial by jury and the prohibition against special legislation.
- Illinois Supreme Court Rejects Long Standing Rule and Now Allows Claims for Direct Negligent Actions Against Employers When Agency is AdmittedIllinois Supreme Court Rejects Long Standing Rule and Now Allows Claims for Direct Negligent Actions Against Employers When Agency is Admitted
In an opinion handed down on April 21, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court reversed Illinois law and now allows direct and vicarious liability actions against employers.
- Spring Tax Time: A Quick Guide to Tax Sales in IndianaSpring Tax Time: A Quick Guide to Tax Sales in Indiana
Property taxes in Indiana are paid twice a year, with payments generally due on May 10 and November 10. However, the spring installment is most significant as it relates to the sale of land for unpaid taxes.
- Ransomware and Other Cyber-Related IssuesRansomware and Other Cyber-Related Issues
All companies have data that threat actors find attractive. No entity can think they are immune to a cyber attack.
Education
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1996
University of Illinois, B.A., 1993
Admissions
- Illinois