Claudia Andre, Attorney

Ms. Andre’s education in environmental science provides her with a strong scientific background to successfully represent clients in a variety of environmental law and health law issues. Prior to entering law school, Ms. Andre worked in an environmental law firm where she focused on the Federal Insecticide Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. Her subsequent employment the United States Environmental Protection Agency on a multidisciplinary settlement case involving the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Toxic Substances Control Act and Resource Conservation and Recovery Act allows Ms. Andre to bring valuable insight from the perspective of the government when dealing with environmental compliance issues. Ms. Andre’s scientific background also parlays well with her interest in health care issues. Using her scientific background, she has counseled clients on medical device registration issues and physicians and nurses in a variety of health care related issues.

Ms. Andre has represented clients in the following issues and disputes:

• Successfully defended a client against numerous motions for summary judgment in a large landfill contamination case
• Represented a client in litigation regarding an underground storage tank spill
• Assisted clients in preparation for litigation by reviewing relevant depositions and preparing arguments related to allocation of liability in a landfill contamination case
• Defended a Pennsylvania-based medical practice in a suit filed by an employee seeking to void a non-solicitation and non-competition agreement
• Defended a registered nurse in New Jersey regarding licensure issues