Andrew James Cobos

   Andrew Cobos focuses on complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation. In his practice, he has represented debtors, secured lenders and creditor committees in bankruptcy reorganization proceedings and bankruptcy-related litigation matters. Mr. Cobos has also represented plaintiffs, defendants, and third-parties in numerous types of commercial disputes, including whistleblowers in False Claims Act cases. Andrew has handled a wide range of litigation, including claims to recover fraudulent conveyances and preferential transfers, claims against officers and directors for breach of fiduciary duties and claims involving auditor liability.

   Prior to law school, Andrew earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. After graduating, he held positions as Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Unit Mentor and Trainer. Andrew deployed twice to combat in Iraq, where he planned and led security operations during the Iraqi Constitutional Referendum and the Iraqi National Elections. He also supervised specialized training and equipment maintenance for over 200 Iraqi police officers and over 100 special operations officers in hostage rescue, terrorism prevention, and combat operations. During his second tour, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Andrew also conducted security operations with the Secret Service for the President and Air Force One.

   In 2011, Andrew was appointed by the Texas Governor to the University of Houston System Board of Regents as Student Regent to represent over 65,000 students. He provided policy guidance and direction for four universities in the University of Houston System and authored "The Student Regent Handbook: a Guide for Student Regents from Student Regents."

    Andrew is very active in the Houston community and has been recognized by the Texas Junior Chamber of Commerce as “One of Five Outstanding Young Texans", by the Houston Junior Chamber of Commerce as “One of Five Outstanding Young Houstonians”, and by the Houston Business Journal as one of 40 under 40 outstanding Houstonians.