Overview
Andrew B. Symns helps clients navigate through all stages of civil litigation, insurance coverage, and bad faith litigation matters. His no-nonsense approach ensures his clients and colleagues know the strengths, weaknesses, and uncertainties of their cases.
The first in his family to attend law school, Mr. Symns maintains a personal connection to his cases, whether he is acting in the role of a litigator, an investigator, or a counselor. He enjoys mentoring junior associates and law students and strives to instill in them the values of professionalism, respect, and courtesy. He also encourages them to consider the impact of their actions on both their present cases and their careers.
Prior to joining HeplerBroom, he practiced insurance defense for corporate defendants with a firm in northwest Indiana, concentrating on multi-party construction accidents.
Education
- The John Marshall Law School (n/k/a UIC Law School), LLM, Intellectual Property Law, with honors, 2016
- The John Marshall Law School (n/k/a UIC Law School), J.D., cum laude, 2015
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Business Management for Engineers Certificate, 2010
- Iowa State University, B.S. in Chemical Engineering, 2006
LAW SCHOOL HONORS/INVOLVEMENT
- Dean’s List
- JD Certificates
- Intellectual Property
- Trial Advocacy
- Alternative Means of Dispute Resolution
- The John Marshall Review of Intellectual Property Law
- Articles Editor (2013-2014)
- Moot Court
- Honors Council
- Octofinalist, Cardozo BMI Moot Court Competition (2014)
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
- Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society
- Clerk (2013)
- Magister (2014)
- Pro Bono Clinic 711 Intern/Research Assistant
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Admissions & Affiliations
- Indiana
- Illinois
- U.S. District Courts for the
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
Professional Associations
- Indiana State Bar Association
Practices
Results
- Part of defense team responsible for securing summary judgment in asbestos action where plaintiff alleged regular on-the-job exposure to client’s products over several decades.
- Obtained dismissal with prejudice of two appeals within first three years of licensure in Indiana.
