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Andrew B. Sommerman
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Biography
Andrew Sommerman is an AV-rated attorney specializing in commercial litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and product liability cases.
- He is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and a member of the State Bar College.
- He is the author of numerous publications on medical malpractice, infectious disease, advocacy, damages, procedure, insurance and defamation.
- Mr. Sommerman is currently an instructor at Texas Wesleyan University and has been a professor at Southern Methodist University, The South Texas College of Law and the University of Texas at Arlington
- He has resolved many cases involving business disputes.
- He has successfully resolved medical malpractice cases involving improper surgeries, misdiagnosis of cancers, and infectious diseases, including AIDs, hepatitis and sepsis.
- He has prosecuted complex liability cases involving pharmaceuticals, medical devices, defective automobiles and airplanes.
- He has successfully resolved delicate issues of sexual molestation and false arrest involving famous individuals, proving he can handle the glare of media scrutiny.
- People injured by vicious animals, assaults and drugs such as "Fen-Phen" have sought his help.
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Licensed in Texas for 39 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Sommerman, McCaffity & Quesada L.L.P.
3811 Turtle Creek Blvd, Ste. 1400, Dallas, TX, 75219
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by Debi | October 16, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Truly Great Man
Few words can express what Andrew Sommerman has meant to me and my sister. Our family suffered a devastating loss, and Andy was there to represent us, carry us through the difficult journey, defend our rights and stand for us. Andy's staff were more than our attorneys: they were our champions and h...
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly
2016
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2016
Most Feared Lawyers, De Medici Ratings
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Dallas, Expertise
2016
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2016
Super Lawyers, Texas Monthly
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters
2015
Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best of D Lawyers, D Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2003
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
Chief Prosecutor, Honor Court
N/A
Amjur Award, Torts
N/A
Moot Court Champions, American Collegiate Moot Court
N/A
Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, Fort Worth
N/A
Torts Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Mock Trial Coach, Southern Methodist University, Mock Trial
1999 - Present
Adjunct Professor, University of Texas at Arlington
1991 - Present
Senior Partner, Sommerman, McCaffity & Quesada
1990 - 1992
Adjunct Professor, Tarrant County Junior College
1986 - 1986
Adjunct Professor, South Texas College of Law
1986 - 1990
Associate, Law Offices Of Windle Turley
1983 - 1985
Research Assistant, South Texas College Of Law
1981 - 1983
Assistant to the City Manager, Town of Pantego
1980 - 1981
Congressional Investigator, United States Congress
Associations
State Bar College
Member
Dallas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Director
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Past Director and Member
American Association for Justice
State Bar College
Phi Delta Phi
Phi Sigma Alpha
President
Who's Who in America
American Trial Lawyers Association
American Undergraduate Moot Court Assn
Director
Education
1986
South Texas College of Law
Juris Doctorate
1983
University of Texas at Arlington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
2013 UTA School of Liberal Arts Commencement Ceremony
Commencement Address
Publications
2005
State Bar of Texas
Evidence
2004
Peter Laws Publishing
How to Please the Court: A Moot Court Handbook
2004
Continuing Legal Education Evidence Seminar of the University of Houston
Damages
2003
21 NAPLA Notes 53-56
Undergraduate Moot Court
2003
Journal of Legal Studies Education
Undergraduate Appellate Simulation in American Colleges
2003
South Texas College of Law, Automobile Injury Conference
Expert Witnesses
2003
Continuing Legal Education Evidence Seminar of the University of Houston
Evidence on Damages
2003
Advanced Personal Injury and Insurance Seminar, University of Houston Law Foundation
Pleading, Proving and Defending Against Damages
2002
Advanced Civil Law Conference, South Texas College of Law
Venue and Forum Shopping
2001
Law and Courts
Bringing the Supreme Court into the Undergraduate Classroom: Appellate Simulation in American Colleges
2000
Annual Meeting of the National
Undergraduate Moot Court in American Colleges
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
Settlement Examples
24 Feb 2017
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No valid car insurance from the other driver. What can I do?
01 Feb 2017
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Who can I talk to about a free consultation
19 Jan 2017