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BEAR REPUBLIC LAW brings the small-firm benefit of personal attention to every individual client and their case. We are a civil litigation firm, with particular expertise in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, insurance bad faith, business disputes, insurance claims, medical malpractice, and transactional matters. As trial lawyers, we prepare and try cases in court. Therefore, we know what it takes to settle a case to your advantage without litigation as well as how to bring a case to trial and verdict. As your advisers and advocates, we are committed to each client in achieving their goals.
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Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Car Accident
20%
19 years | 88 cases
Employment and Labor
20%
19 years | 68 cases
Personal Injury
20%
19 years | 132 cases
Animal and Dog Bites
10%
19 years | 15 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-375 per hour
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 13 years
State: California
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Gallery
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Wills & Living Wills
Posted by Theresa (Terry) | March 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills
Listens patiently
Took me step by step in completing a DPA, Revocable Trust , and Last Will, & Testament. Was always patient, took the time to review my notes, and thoroughly researched the appropriate answers. He was very familiar with Legal jargon, and I was not. Each document was thoroughly reviewed, and all my a...
Andrew James Nissen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Andrew works great under pressure. His calm and professional demeanor provides much-needed reassurance to clients during the stressful litigation times. He also does not let opposing counsels intimidate or pressure him into any disadvantages. He is a great advocate to have by your side."
"I've known Andrew since our years together in law school. He remains one of the people i admire from our class, both as a person and as an attorney. I'm happy to have worked with him in the past, and look forward to working with him in the future, both on a professional and personal level."
"Andrew is a true professional. I find him to be very knowledgable and always able to provide sound advise. I would highly recommend Andrew as an attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Andrew since law school. His work ethic and legal knowledge are second to none. He is highly respected within the legal community. Andrew is a zealous advocate on behalf of his clients and I would recommend him without hesitation!"
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Experience
Honors
2023
The National Trial Lawyers - Top 100, The National Trial Lawyers
2022
Elite Lawyer Award - Civil Litigation, Elite Lawyer
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, BEAR REPUBLIC LAW, APC
2007 - Present
Attorney, Stanton T. Mathews & Associates
2017 - 2019
Attorney, MATHEWS | NISSEN, LLP
2004 - 2005
Certified Student Attorney, Suffolk County District Attorney, Roxbury District Court
2004 - 2004
Certified Student Attorney, San Mateo County District Attorney's Office
1997 - 2001
Consulting Engineer, Microsoft Corporation
Associations
2014 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2013 - Present
ProVisorsMember
2010 - Present
Orange County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2014
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Nachtrieb v. Cnty. of Orange, G050930 (Cal. Ct. App. Jun. 30, 2017)
The judgment is reversed on the first, second, and third causes of action against the individual defendants for violation of Nachtrieb's civil rights, and the fourth causes of action against the County under Monell.
Education
2005
New England School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Santa Clara University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2023
Personal Injury: Insurer Claim Valuation and Negotiation Secrets Exposed Maximize Your Recovery With Inside Insights
Reserves and Adjusters' Settlement Authority; II. Demand Packages: What Insurers Look for and How to Get the Response You Want
2022
California Personal Injury Litigation: Secrets Only the Top Attorneys Know
Negotiating Injury Claims: Secrets and Insider Tips
2020
Negotiating Personal Injury Claims Practical Strategies for Maximizing Settlements
Drafting Demand Letters Policy Limits; Reserves, Adjuster Authority & More: Behind the Scenes Adjusters' Styles & Tactics; Negotiating Injury Claims with Insurance Companies; Making the Most of Mediation; Settlement Agreements & Releases
2019
Personal Injury from A to Z
Preparing Evidence and Exhibits for Trial
2019
Personal Injury from A to Z
Getting the Most Out of Your Witnesses
2019
Personal Injury From A to Z
Personal Injury Trials in a Nutshell and Presentation of Evidence
2019
A Litigation Paralegal's Guide to Case Management
Improve Productivity and Efficiency With Proven Case Management Techniques
2018
Bridging the Gap
Making Your Way Through Court
2016
Trial Preparation From Start to Finish for Paralegals
Litigation, Trial Preparation & Case Management
Publications
2019
James Publishing publication
56 Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Injury Cases
2019
James Publishing publication
Personal Injury Quiz: Do I Have a Case?
2015
James Publishing publication
California Causes of Action
2005
New England Journal on Criminal and Civil Confinement
Volume 31, Number 1
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers