Andrew Bryan Holmes

Andrew Bryan Holmes

4.3
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Securities & Investment Fraud, Consumer Protection ... +2 more

811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1460, Los Angeles, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 29 years

State: California

Acquired: 1996

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Location

Holmes, Athey, Cowan & Mermelstein LLP

811 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1460, Los Angeles, CA, 90017

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Andrew Bryan Holmes's Reviews

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4.3 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Disappointing Experience – Lack of Communication and Follow-Through

I regret to say that my experience with this attorney has been deeply disappointing. Despite a signed retainer agreement and payment made in good faith, there has been a prolonged and unexplained lack of communication regarding the status of my family’s case. Multiple attempts to follow up have been ...met with either vague responses or no response at all. In my opinion, this kind of delay and lack of follow-through clearly puts clients at risk—especially in legal matters that are time-sensitive and materially significant to their rights or estates. While I understand that attorneys have demanding schedules, consistent communication and transparency are not only ethical obligations but fundamental expectations under any professional engagement. This review is intended to raise awareness for others considering legal representation. I encourage anyone seeking legal services to ask clear questions about communication policies and follow-up procedures before moving forward. A trusted, word-of-mouth referral is clearly not enough in situations where someone’s quality of life and overall estate future is on the line. P.S. This attorney was referred by a local Nashville law firm (Referral source perplexed as well) to handle a very delicate and serious matter in excess of a million dollars and has twice now dropped the ball and gone “cold turkey”, essentially “ghosting the client”, our family. It has been a devastating experience on top of the travesty of losses incurred as a direct result of blatant and unexplained negligence. This can only be a glaring case of incompetence or blatant legal malpractice. -Caveat Emptor

Posted by Vincent | June 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Anyone in need of help should hire Andrew!

Possibly the best attorneys I have ever met. Very reasonably priced while still giving service that compared to other firms is unparalleled. Talented, morally sound, and experts in their varied fields. A++

Posted by anonymous | May 30, 2013

Thank you Mr. Holmes

I contacted many lawyers during my initial research. My issue was a white collar matter, with which I got responses ranging from no return-calls to quick hang-ups. When I called Mr. Holmes, he treated me like I was the most important call of the day. He listened carefully and respectfully, and then... gave his straight forward opinion and input on my case. His knowledge was very impressive and hit on all the points that I was concerned with. I highly recommend calling his office.

Posted by Kathie | April 7, 2013

THE BEST ATTORNEY ANYONE COULD WANT OR NEED! HONEST, INTELLIGENT AND KNOWLEDGABLE!

Andrew has been my attorney for a number of years now, handling many different types of cases for me and my business. I was shocked to find such an honest Attorney, since I have had a number of bad experiences with Lawyers. I realize that it is a profession and they are all people, however, I have ...often been disappointed after paying enormous amounts of money only to find out that they either didn't have the experience promised and used my money in the learning curve or pushed for legal filings that were not prudent or could have been settled through communication. I even had one Attorney keep a settlement agreement from me and charged me for the long-standing legal battle, when I would have opted for the settlement. NONE of these nightmare experiences come close to Andrew! He has great experience in many areas, yet he will refer someone if he does not feel that his experience will benefit you or your case. Believe me, this is one person that you want on your side when you are standing before a Judge, Jury or even the other side In a deposition. He is reasonable in his billing, using honesty and integrity as his guide. Don't hesitate in making a call to Andrew, he has been an advocate for me like no one else. We are still in court on my case and although we have had both ups and downs, I have always known that he has done the best job anyone could.

Posted by Michelle giovan | June 8, 2011

My investment nightmare made tolerable thanks to Andrew.....

Andrew dealt with my complicated UBS investment issues. This included dealing with the unscrupulous people I had once foolishly trusted with my life savings. He saw to the restoration of a good percentage of my losses, when most everyone said nothing could be done. He brought order and dignity to ...my dispute with his calm and reassuring manner. I had been taken advantage of, lied to and as a result, suffered serious losses. Andrew calmly dealt with these many issues, one by one, clearing up the disaster UBS had made of my financial future. His expertise and perseverance comforted me throughout the process of resolving my complicated dispute. I will always be grateful to the accountant who advised me to seek Andrew's help, and most of all to Andrew Holmes for settling this case in such a way that I no longer live with the bitterness that was disrupting my life.

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Andrew Bryan Holmes's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Gene Williams

Litigation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is both incredibly intelligent and sophisticated as an attorney and a decent person. He fights for his clients, and gets amazing results."

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Ronald Hedding

Unknown lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Jones

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Apr 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Haig Kazandjian

White collar crime lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Holmes is an efficient, effective and extremely knowledgable attorney. I recommend Mr. Holmes to anyone in need of a top-notch lawyer."

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Gary Slavett

Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Jun 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Andrew."

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Eric Havian

Litigation lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew is extremely talented both in terms of legal ability and also in terms of judgment. I can unequivocally recommend him as one of the strongest attorneys I have litigated against."

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Gene Williams

Unknown lawyer

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Matthew Taylor

Litigation lawyer

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Stephen Jones

Criminal defense lawyer

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Haig Kazandjian

Litigation lawyer

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Eric Havian

Litigation lawyer

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Gary Slavett

Tax lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Southern California Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Southern California Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2009

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2007

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Partner, Holmes, Athey, Cowan & Mermelstein LLP

2013 - 2017

Partner, Holmes, Taylor & Jones LLP

2010 - 2013

Owner, Law Offices of Andrew B. Holmes

2009 - 2010

Of Counsel, Liner Grode Stein Yankelevitz Sunshine Regenstreif & Taylor

2008 - 2009

Counsel, Manatt Phelps & Phillips

2002 - 2007

Shareholder, Beck, De Corso, Daly, Kreindler & Harris

2000 - 2002

Staff Attorney, Securities and Exchange Commission

1997 - 2000

Corporations Counsel, California Department of Corporations

Associations

State Bar of California

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Association of Business Trial Lawyers

Member

American Bar Association, Criminal Justice Section

Education

1996

Loyola Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

1999

PBS Television's Computer Chronicles

Computer Crime; Episode #1803

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