An accomplished legal writer, seasoned litigator and trial lawyer, Andy has handled hundreds of court appearances, depositions and trials in state and federal courts over a 37 year span. His cases have involved a wide range of legal issues in almost every field of law.
Distinctions:
Martindale-Hubbell “AV” peer review rating and Silver Client Champion award for client service (based on reviews requested from clients).
Education:
J.D., University of Maryland School of Law, 1981
B.S.F.S., Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service, 1978
LICENSED:
Maryland, 1981
District of Columbia, 1988
Colorado, 1991
cOURT aDMISSIONS:
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
U.S. Supreme Court
Pro hac vice admissions: Arizona, Delaware, Florida, New York
mEMBER:
Colorado Trial Lawyers Association
American Bar Association (Former co-chair, Practice Points Subcommittee, Pretrial Practice and Discovery Committee, ABA Section of Litigation)
Colorado Bar Association (Arbitrator, Legal Fee Arbitration Committee)
The Rhone-Brackett Inn of Court
Law Club of Denver (President 2011-2012)
American Bar Foundation
teaching & Presentations:
Lawyering Process Program at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law from 1998-2007. Contract Drafting for Litigators, Colorado Bar Association CLE, 2017.
PERSONAL:
Andy is married and the proud father of a teenage son. His hobbies include creative writing, guitar, and songwriting. His poem “Flying Ground” won first place for poetry in the 2017 Denver Bar Association creative writing competition.
