Andrew S. Holland

Commercial Litigation
Andrew represents companies involved in various business disputes, which have included breach of contract, breach of warranty, claims under the Uniform Commercial Code, disputes related to non-compete provisions in employment agreements, and fraud. He has handled such matters on behalf of both plaintiffs and defendants and has represented clients involved in such disputes prelitigation and as parties to lawsuits. Andrew has represented parties in shareholder derivative litigation and suits against former corporate directors and officers alleging waste and malfeasance. He has represented manufacturers of industrial equipment and crude oil distributors against breach of warranty claims. Andrew also has represented companies in employment-related matters, including the enforcement of non-compete provisions and defending against wrongful termination of employment claims.

Professional Liability
Andrew represents professionals who have been accused of negligence, including engineers, architects, real estate agents and brokers, and accountants. Andrew also has represented physicians and dentists before disciplinary boards.

Federal & State Civil Rights and Employment Law Defense
Andrew has defended numerous municipalities, counties, public officials and private entities facing accusations under various federal civil rights statutes and the New York State and New York City Human Rights Laws. He has represented public entities facing claims pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for First Amendment retaliation, police brutality, wrongful arrest and other official misconduct, as well as under the Americans with Disabilities Act and various other federal civil rights statutes. He also has represented companies sued under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Andrew has successfully represented employers sued by former employees in state and federal court for claims of wrongful termination and other claimed violations of labor statutes and collective bargaining agreements.

Insurance Coverage
Andrew is called upon frequently to counsel clients, including insurance carriers, on various matters related to insurance coverage. He has handled insurance coverage–related claims in declaratory judgment actions and other litigation, as well as in a non-litigation posture in matters involving liability coverage, casualty insurance and claims under ERISA.

Appellate Practice
Andrew has extensive experience as an appellate attorney, with dozens of reported appellate decisions to his name from all four Judicial Departments of the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division; the New York Court of Appeals; and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. He has briefed and orally argued numerous appeals as lead appellate counsel in each Department of the New York Appellate Division as well as the Second Circuit and is frequently consulted to give opinions as to procedural and substantive viability of appeals from adverse orders and judgments. Andrew has had significant success as appellant, frequently obtaining reversals and modifications of adverse determinations from trial-level courts.