Andrew R. Kwiatkowski

Biography

Andy leverages extensive experience litigating complex commercial, tort, and class action matters with a personal approach to partnering with clients. He works with clients in a variety of industries, including motor vehicle distributors, consumer product businesses, manufacturers, and construction companies. He seeks to understand both the business and goals of the client and approaches issues with a cost-effective, logical, and well-communicated plan. In addition to litigation, Andy has assisted clients in drafting contracts, preparing consumer/commercial warranties, issuing product recalls, and providing legal guidance on litigation avoidance. 

His recent litigation experience includes acting as counsel for automobile, motorcycle, and RV manufacturers in product liability, class action, and warranty litigation. He has also defended companies against complex and significant tort cases. He also has substantial experience working with clients in the construction industry, having defended and prosecuted delay claims, construction defect, and bid protest cases. 

Andy is a member of the firm’s Recruiting and Professional Development committees and is active in several community efforts. 

Education

  • Duquesne University School of Law  (J.D.)
    • Duquesne Law Review, executive comment editor
  • Duquesne University  (B.A., cum laude)
    • English and Psychology
    • O'Donnell Award for Excellence in English

Bar Admissions

  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

Affiliations/Memberships

  • Defense Research Institute 
  • 4C for Children, past member, Board of Trustees 
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, Ambassador Council
  • C-Change, Class VI, Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
  • Duquesne Law Alumni Association
  • Cincinnati Academy of Leadership for Lawyers (CALL), Class XVII
  • Archbishop Moeller High School, Scholarship Committee 

Distinctions

  • Ohio Rising Stars®