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Andrew Stephen Kerns
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Biography
Andrew S. Kerns, Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, is a Partner at Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law. An accomplished litigation and trial attorney, Mr. Kerns has made hundreds of court appearances across Texas and California and has led over 50 trials as first chair. Since joining Katie L. Lewis, P.C. Family Law in 2020, he has brought substantial courtroom experience and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Prior to joining Katie L. Lewis, P.C., Mr. Kerns spent seven years as lead trial attorney with the prestigious family law firm Claery & Hammond, LLP, in Los Angeles, representing clients in Divorce, Paternity, Protective Orders, Juvenile Dependency, and Probate matters. His clients have ranged from small business owners and stay-at-home parents to high-profile individuals, including business moguls, celebrities, and musicians.
Mr. Kerns also gained invaluable experience as a federal judicial extern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Jeffrey Manske in the Western District of Texas, Waco Division.
Originally from Southern California, Mr. Kerns graduated with honors from the University of California at Berkeley in 2007, with a Bachelor of Arts in History and Italian Studies. Pursuing his passion for trial advocacy, he relocated to Texas in 2009 to attend Baylor Law School, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class with honors. During law school, Mr. Kerns served as an associate editor of the Baylor Law Review and authored the article, "Fight or Flight: Traversing the Extraterritorial Battlefield of Modern United States Patent Law," published in the Spring 2011 edition of the Baylor Law Review.
After law school, Mr. Kerns practiced in the civil litigation section at Kelly Hart & Hallman, LLP in Fort Worth before moving to Los Angeles in 2012 to join Claery & Hammond, LLP. His dedication and skill have been recognized through his selection as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in Family Law in Southern California in 2020 and in Texas from 2021 to 2024.
Mr. Kerns resides in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, Abbey, who grew up in Keller, Texas, and attended the University of Oklahoma.
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Licensed in California for 12 years
State: California
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Katie L. Lewis, P.C.
10440 N. Central Expy, Ste. 1100, Dallas, TX, 75231
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Andrew Stephen Kerns's Reviews
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Posted by Tommy | February 20, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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A True Professional
I consulted Andrew on a family matter that had criminal law implications. Andrew was nothing short of fantastic. His willingness to help, thorough understanding of the complex legal issue at hand, and the diligence exhibited in crafting a unique solution were truly amazing. Andrew is a true profess...
Posted by Jordan | February 14, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Ceo
Andrew helped me dissolve my business and start my new one. He was super thorough, detailed, and knowledgeable with the process. It was a scary thing for me to undertake as I had no basis of what was going to happen, but Andrew was there every step of the way. I highly recommend him!
Andrew Stephen Kerns's Lawyer Endorsements
"I would not hesitate for a moment in recommending Andrew Kerns to anyone in need of legal counsel. He is a top-notch litigator with a consistent track record of delivering great results for clients."
"Andrew Kerns is intelligent, hard-working, and personable. He is an asset to the Texas legal community."
"Mr. Kerns is a highly capable, intelligent, ethical and diligent attorney."
"Andrew is thorough, knowledgeable, professional, and even-tempered. He works hard for his clients and goes the extra mile. I endorse him without reservation."
"Andrew is a superb attorney with excellent judgment."
"I endorse this lawyer, as he is one of the smartest, most resourceful attorneys that I know."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Kerns is very smart and quick on his feet. His litigation skills are incredible. Andrew cares deeply about helping other people through their tough family law matters."
"Andrew is a very talented attorney that truly advocates on behalf of his client. I endorse and highly recommend working with Andrew."
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Experience
Honors
2019
2020 Southern California Rising Starts, SuperLawers
Work Experience
2013 - 2020
Senior Associate Attorney, Claery & Hammond, LLP
2011 - 2012
Associate, Kelly Hart & Hallman
2010 - 2010
Summer Associate, Law Offices of Tom Fulkerson
Associations
2020 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Education
2011
Baylor Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Univ of California Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2011
Baylor Law Review
“Fight or Flight: Traversing the Extraterritorial Battlefield of Modern United States Patent Law”
Languages
English
Activity
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