Andre is an experienced trial attorney with a demonstrated history of success. The diverse nature of Andre’s practice provides him with a unique perspective when advising and counseling clients towards attaining the best and most cost-effective resolution.
Andre manages the investigation, litigation, and defense of numerous high-impact, complex cases involving catastrophic injury or death. Andre concentrates his practice on defending insured and self-insured entities in various litigation matters, including premises liability, dram shop/liquor liability cases, transportation, and professional liability matters.
Prior to joining German, Gallagher & Murtagh, Andre was Trial Counsel for a large Insurance Company where he led an expansive range of cases in both state and federal courts.
The diverse nature of Andre’s practice, along with his background and expertise, provides him with a unique perspective when advising and counseling clients towards attaining the best and most cost-effective resolution.
Andre’s professional activities extend beyond the courtroom, as he is very active in the legal community. Andre is listed as one of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America,” named one of Pennsylvania Legal Award’s “Lawyers on the Fast Track” by The Legal Intelligencer, and recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer “Rising Star.” Andre is an elected member of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Board of Governors; he served as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Young Lawyers Division (“YLD”) and is an Executive Committee member of the Philadelphia Association of Defense Counsel (“PADC”). Andre is also active with the Pennsylvania Bar Association, where he serves in the House of Delegates.
Andre is an active member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC), a widely recognized defense organization composed of leaders in their practice area who have achieved professional distinction. The FDCC membership is highly selective via nomination only.
When Andre is not practicing law, he enjoys traveling, listening to podcasts, and reading (during the pandemic, he created a book club with friends). He also enjoys spending time with his family at Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, where he serves on the Board of Directors.
