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Andrew Douglas Weitz
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Biography
Andrew D. Weitz received his Juris Doctorate from Brooklyn Law School in 2011. He is a member of the New York and New Jersey State Bars, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of the State of New York, as well as in the United States District Court of the State of New Jersey. Mr. Weitz is a member of the American Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
Prior to his current practice, Andrew D. Weitz was a member of the legal team that represented NYPD School Safety Agents in the federal Equal Pay Act collective action against the City of New York, Andrews v. City of New York 10-civ-2426 (SDNY). The suit was brought on behalf of the predominantly female School Safety Agents to achieve equal pay with their largely male counterparts, known as Special Officers. As a result of the litigation, more than $76 million was approved for more than 5,000 New York City families by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
As a partner at Berkowitz & Weitz, Andrew D. Weitz represents clients who have been injured as result of negligence, medical malpractice, premises assault and lack of security. Mr. Weitz regularly attends client depositions and appears in Court on behalf of the firm to manage cases through the discovery process and trial preparation. In addition to trying cases in Manhattan and the Bronx, Mr. Weitz has successfully briefed and argued cases before the Appellate Division of The Supreme Court of the State of New York, in both the First and Second Judicial Departments.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
20%
15 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
20%
15 years
Medical Malpractice
20%
15 years
Personal Injury
20%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-33%
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Licensed in New York for 14 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 14 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Berkowitz & Weitz, P.C.
225 Broadway Ste 1606, New York, NY, 10007-3757
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Drew | April 28, 2015 | Personal Injury
Great Attorney, Very Helpful
Mr. Weitz represented me in connection with a work related incident. He did not charge me anything to answer my questions, and always returned my calls quickly. He was very helpful, knowledgeable, and attentative to my specific concerns. Satisified with his service, I have since sent both my fathe...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2018
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Senior Associate, Robert J. Berkowitz & Associates, P.C.
Associations
2018 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2017 - Present
National Association of Personal Injury LawyersFellow
2016 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2009 - 2013
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Andrews v. City of New York 10-civ-2426 (SDNY)
As a result of the litigation, more than $76 million was approved for more than 5,000 New York City families by the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Education
2011
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
Languages
Spanish