Andrew started his legal career as a prosecutor and appellate attorney for the Rhode Island Attorney General.  In this capacity, he successfully tried hundreds of cases, and participated in nearly 100 arguments before the Rhode Island Supreme Court.  Since leaving public service, Andrew has dedicated his practice to assisting those in crisis, in a wide range of matters, including criminal defense, employment issues, and representing persons seriously injured in accidents. During his thirty years of practicing law, Andrew has appeared in nearly every courtroom in Rhode Island, both State and Federal.  Along the way, Andrew has earned the trust and respect of both his peers and judges. Most importantly, Andrew represents his clients in a caring and sensitive manner.  He understands that good communication is critical to clients experiencing a crisis.  Accordingly, Andrew is quick to either pick up the phone, or promptly return emails and messages.    

Education:

  • University of Florida, B.A. 1989 (Phi Beta Kappa)
  • Emory University, J.D. 1992

Member:

  • Rhode Island Bar Association
    • Criminal Law Bench/Bar Committee
    • Federal Bench/Bar Committee
    • Labor and Employment Law Committee
  • Superior Court Annexed Arbitration Panel
  • American Arbitration Association Roster of Neutral Labor/Employment Arbitrators
  • American Arbitration Association Mediator
  • Fee Arbitration Committee
  • Rhode Island Mediators Association

Email: [email protected]

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Practice Areas

Criminal Law; Personal Injury; Appellate Practice; Business Law; Civil Rights; Discrimination; Commercial Law; Employee Benefits; Disability Benefits; ERISA

Admitted

1992, Rhode Island and U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island; 1998, Massachusetts and U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts; 2004, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut

Biography

Former Assistant Attorney General, Rhode Island.

Former Town Solicitor for Narragansett

District Court Justice of the Peace

Sample Reported Cases

  • Place v. California Webbing Industries, 249 F.Supp.2d 157 (D.R.I. 2003)
  • Russell v. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 160 F.Supp.2d 239 (D.R.I. 2001)
  • United States v. Grigsby, 85 F.Supp.2d 100 (D.R.I. 2000)
  • Dep't of Corrections v. Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers, 867 A.2d 823 (R.I. 2005)
  • State v. Fillion, 785 A.2d 536 (R.I. 2001)
  • Martin v. Howard, 784 A.2d 291 (R.I. 2001)
  • In Re Matthew A., 743 A.2d 553 (R.I. 2000)
  • State v. D'Agostino, 691 A.2d 561 (R.I. 1997)
  • State v. Harrington, 689 A.2d 399 (R.I. 1997)
  • State v. Hewes, 666 A.2d 402 (R.I. 1995); State v. Lopes, 660 A.2d 707 (R.I. 1996)
  • State v. Bruno, 656 A.2d 948 (R.I. 1995)
  • State v. Froais, 653 A.2d 735 (R.I. 1995)
  • State v. Corcoran, 652 A.2d 979 (R.I. 1995)
  • State v. Peguero, 652 A.2d 972 (R.I. 1995)
  • State v. Cardoza, 649 A.2d 745 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. D'Alo, 649 A.2d 498 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Mariano, 648 A.2d 803 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Powers, 643 A.2d 827 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Martino, 642 A.2d 679 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. LaChapelle, 638 A.2d 525 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Flores, 637 A.2d 366 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Koliscz, 636 A.2d 1329 (R.I. 1994)
  • State v. Mercado, 635 A.2d 260 (R.I. 1993)
  • Link v. State, 633 A.2d 1345 (R.I. 1993)
  • In Re Paul M., 626 A.2d 694 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Warner, 626 A.2d 205 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Taylor, 626 A.2d 201 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Lusi, 625 A.2d 1350 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Taylor, 623 A.2d 453 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Koliscz, 623 A.2d 452 (R.I. 1993)
  • State v. Garcia, 622 A.2d 446 (R.I. 1993)