Andy leverages extensive experience litigating complex commercial, tort, and class action matters with a personal approach to partnering with clients. He works with clients in a variety of industries, including automobile manufacturers/distributors, consumer product businesses, and construction companies. He seeks to understand both the business and goals of the client and approach any issue with a cost-effective, logical, and well-communicated plan.
Andy’s litigation experience runs the gamut. Whether it be advising clients on litigation avoidance, guiding clients through dispute resolution, or advocating for a client in a jury trial, Andy’s experience and big picture perspective can be critical in high stakes or emotionally-charged litigation. Andy works with clients to learn their relevant operations and objectives before tailoring a strategy to fit their needs. He has defended an array of companies in consumer class actions/mass torts, lemon law/warranty claims, and complex commercial and construction matters.
Andy has acted as regional, national, and local counsel for internationally-known automobile manufacturers in class action and warranty litigation, working in coordination with the clients and partnering with other law firms. He has also defended large corporations in toxic tort cases involving claims of significant neurological and lung injuries. Andy also has substantial experience working with clients in the construction industry, having defended and prosecuted delay claims, construction defect and bid protest cases. In the wake of an evolving construction industry, he brings a thorough understanding of green construction matters to the table, including emerging legislation and standards that impact projects.
Andy also has experience working with small and family-owned local and regional companies, utilizing a measured, meticulous style to serve as a trusted counsel for company officials to assist in identifying legal issues and implementing proper business processes to avoid litigation and protect company assets. For example, he has assisted with a web-based start up business to create legally sound invoices, employment methods, and strategies for protecting intellectual property rights from scratch. His understanding of general business operations, as well as his experience in the courtroom, enables him to offer a unique perspective to business leaders as they look to grow their business while mitigating their risks.
Andy is a member of the firm’s Recruiting and Professional Development Committees and is active in community efforts to support early childhood education and young leadership in the Cincinnati area.