Mr Andrew Stewart Hollins | Principal

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About Andrew

Andy has more than 40 years of experience as a civil trial lawyer defending insurance companies, financial institutions, and other businesses against a wide variety of claims.

With decades of experience litigating insurance bad faith claims, Andy’s capabilities are in high demand. He has successfully tried cases throughout California and in seven other states. He also tries cases before the United States Court of Federal Claims which hears monetary-related claims against the federal government.

Named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Orange County chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Andy is particularly noted for his ability to handle bet-the-company litigation, even when asked to try a case on short notice. He recently helped secure the reversal of an eight-figure verdict for a nationwide insurance company when he took over the case from a prior lawyer.

Andy regularly lectures before professional and trade groups on trial tactics, case preparation, and jury selection. Andy serves as defense team coordinator for ABOTA’s “Masters in Trial” series which teaches lawyers the critical intricacies of how to properly present a case at trial. He also devotes significant time to pro bono matters for which he has been recognized with the California Bar Association’s Wiley W. Manuel Certificate Award.

Admission

Verified California

1978

Verified U.S Court of Federal Claims

Education

University of Tennessee

B.S.

1973

Recognitions & Achievements

Honors / Awards
  • Best Lawyers
    2023
  • Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
    2009-2020
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year, American Board of Trial Advocates, Orange County Chapter
    2005
  • Wiley W. Manuel Award, State Bar of California
    1992
  • Recognized by the State Board of Governors for pro bono legal services
  • Recognized by the Orange County Bar Association for pro bono legal services
  • Featured in The Verdict, a publication of the Southern California Defense Counsel, for successive defensive verdicts in a row

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