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, engineers, and lawyers. 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, products defects, 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
- The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for IvermectinThe Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin
Read Edna McLain’s recent article, “The Challenge of Serving in Black Robes, Not White Coats: The Second District Affirms the Denial of Patients’ Requests for Ivermectin” in IDC Quarterly!
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Sean Thompson to St. Charles OfficeAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Sean Thompson to St. Charles Office
We are excited to welcome Sean Thompson to the General Liability Service Group in our St. Charles office.
- Margaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service GroupMargaret A. Miles Joins Labor & Employment Service Group
We are happy to welcome Margaret A. Miles to the Labor, Employment, Benefits & Immigration Service Group in our Chicago office.
- Amundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. MizellAmundsen Davis Welcomes Attorney Stewart J. Mizell
Our firm is happy to welcome Stewart J. Mizell to our Real Estate, Zoning & Public Finance Service Group in our St. Louis office.
Education
The John Marshall Law School, J.D., 1996
University of Illinois, B.A., 1993
Admissions
- Illinois