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Andrew Faulkner Kirtley
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Biography
I am a litigation partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP, where I specialize in consumer class actions and other complex litigation. Over my career, I have represented hundreds of clients in all phases of litigation, including first-chairing dispositive motions, trials, and appeals. I am licensed to practice law in California, the District of Columbia, New York, and Massachusetts.
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Licensed in California for 6 years
State: California
Acquired: 2019
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 8 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 9 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2016
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 11 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
San Francisco Airprort Office Center, 840 Malcolm Road, Burlingame, CA, 94010
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Posted by ismail | June 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Very Satisfied Client
Mr.Andrew Kirtley walked me through the entire process of litigation in the District of Columbia and Maryland. He explained all my options and risks fully to the understanding of a non lawyer. With all that information, I was able to make an informed choice. He then walked me through the entire litig...
Posted by Jacqueline | August 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Expert Advice
Andrew not only provided us expert advice on our case but handled all communications with our landlord during a dispute over our lease. He was professional and very responsive. I especially appreciated the advice he gave as I researched and collected evidence to show in court if litigation ever arose...
Andrew Faulkner Kirtley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Andrew Kirtley in a niche landlord-tenant litigation firm in Washington, DC for several years. Andrew was a pleasure to work with. He is a thoughtful and detail-oriented lawyer. In witnessing his interactions with clients, opposing counsel, judges, and jurors, Andrew is respected in the community as an attorney with intelligence and integrity."
"Andrew is an excellent lawyer. He is thoughtful, creative, and an excellent writer. He is a dedicated advocate that works tirelessly to obtain the best results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Andrew was great to work with - very knowledgeable, professional and detail-oriented! Many attorneys lack the personality to keep from fighting but Andrew stayed on point, and was patient and focused on the task at hand! Would be great to work with him again."
"Andrew is an excellent lawyer. Very skilled, very capable and a pleasure to work with."
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Experience
Honors
2023
Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers
2023
Califonia Lawyer Attorney of the Year (CLAY), Daily Journal
2022
Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers
2021
Rising Star, Northern California Super Lawyers
2014
PHRGE Fellow, The Program on Human Rights and the Global Economy
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Partner, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
2021 - 2023
Senior Associate, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
2020 - 2021
Associate, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy
2018 - 2019
Part-Time Attorney, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, Advice & Referral Clinic
2017 - 2019
Volunteer Attorney, D.C. Bar Pro Bono Center, Advocacy & Justice Clinic
2016 - 2019
Attorney, D.C. Tenants' Rights Center
2014 - 2015
Attorney, Terris, Pravlik & Millian, LLP
2014 - 2014
Legal Fellow, Human Rights Law Network
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, Navajo Nation Department Of Justice
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, U.S. Department Of Justice, Environmental Enforcement Section
2012 - 2012
Judicial Extern, Magistrate Judge Ronald L. Ellis (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York)
Associations
2021 - Present
Public JusticeMember
2021 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
2020 - Present
San Mateo County Bar AssociationMember
2020 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2015 - Present
American Consitution SocietyMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2018 - 2019
Washington Council of Lawyers, Mentoring ProgramCo-chair
2014 - 2019
Washington Council of LawyersMember
Education
2014
Northeastern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2014
Vermont Law School
Masters of Environmental Law and Policy
Publications
2014
Burning Injustice: A Rights Advocacy Manual for Lawyers, Activists & Survivors on Acid Violence in India (pages 15–25)
The Consequences of Acid Violence: Medical and Psychological
2014
Burning Injustice: A Rights Advocacy Manual for Lawyers, Activists & Survivors on Acid Violence in India (pages 29–36)
The Consequences of Acid Violence: Social and Economic
2014
Burning Injustice: A Rights Advocacy Manual for Lawyers, Activists & Survivors on Acid Violence in India (pages 83–109)
Compensation for Acid Attack Survivors
Languages
English
French
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My lease is up at the end of the month and the landlord is trying to evict the whole house.
16 May 2018
Q&A
Can I delay or stop my landlord from evicting me even though he has no permit and I've been here for 18years?
27 Apr 2018
Q&A
Can I break my lease without my roommate's consent?
12 Mar 2018