Current Employment Position(s)

Managing Partner

Lawyer Overview

The Law Offices of Andrew J. Spinnell is a general practice law firm concentrating in personal injury, landlord-tenant, matrimonial and commercial litigation in all courts - including trial and appellate practice. The trademark of our representation is meticulous attention to detail and preparation. "The key to winning litigation is to leave no stone unturned in preparedness."

With a large firm work ethic focused on legal research, and with the highest quality of legal writing, and with the personal attention that only a small firm can give its clients, we are able to provide that singular combination that results in winning cases.

Mr. Spinnell has been honored to have several cases featured on the front page of The New York Law Journal, evoking wide interest, referrals and recognition from fellow members of the Bar.

The philosophy of the firm is to provide each client with the highest quality of legal representation in an affordable, personal manner. That winning strategy has resulted in highly satisfied clients, whether after settlement or trial, who continue to refer other clients seeking the same kind of satisfaction.

Biography of Andrew J. Spinnell

Mr. Spinnell also holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Education from Columbia University, as he embarked on a legal career after several years of teaching as a professor in various colleges. He graduated from Fordham Law School in 1983. He worked full-time through law school as a Paralegal at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, and then at Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine. His incessant drive and work ethic has typified his practice of law ever since. He is a consummate professional, with a 24/7 devotion to his clients and cases, who strives to provide each client with a winning strategy on a personal, always available, basis - evidenced by his availability after normal business hours and on the weekends.

Whether working on a contingency arrangement for a personal injury client, or on a retainer basis for a matrimonial or commercial client, Mr. Spinnell treats every client equally - with respect and as if his or her case were the most important in the office. That attitude has generated a stream of happy clients and referring attorneys.

After graduation from Fordham Law School, Mr. Spinnell gained invaluable experience in commercial, matrimonial, personal injury and landlord-tenant litigation as an associate of various firms in New York County. In 1993 he started his own office specializing in the same areas of expertise gained from his experience. He is a member of various City and State Bar Associations, and the New York State and American Association for Justice, is featured in "Who's Who in American Law," and is a current member, and past president, of his Condominium Board in New York City.

He is married and has twin boys and resides in Manhattan.

Areas of Practice

• Business & Commercial Law
• Civil Rights
• Family Law
• Adoption
• Child Support
• Custody & Visitation
• Divorce
• Personal Injury -- Defense
• Personal Injury -- Plaintiff
• Landlord/Tenant

Representative Cases

• Nazarian v. Compagnie Nat'l Air FR, 989 F. Supp, 504 (S.D.N.Y. 1998)
• Bivins v. Zechendorf Realty, 289 A.D.2d 123 (A.D. 1st Dept. 2001)
• Charell v. Nichols, 97 Civ. 5552 (LAP) (United States District Court for the Southern District of New York 1999)

West Practice Categories

Business & Commercial Law, Civil Rights, Family Law, Adoption, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Personal Injury -- Defense, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Landlord/Tenant

Bar Admissions

• New York, 1983
• Connecticut, 1984
• U.S. District Court Southern District of New York, 1983
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York, 1983
• U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit, 1983
• U.S. Supreme Court, 1986

Honors and Awards

• Who's Who in American Law

Past Employment Positions

• Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison, Paralegal
• Donovan Leisure Newton & Irvine, Paralegal

Education

• Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York, 1983
• Columbia University
  Ph.D.
  Major: Philosophy
  Major: Education

References

• Dennis Sheridan, V.P., Merchants Bank of New York

Offers Free Initial Consultation

Address

286 Madison Avenue, at 40th Street
Suite 2100
New York, NY 10017

Phones

(212) 684-0317

Faxes

(212) 696-2611

Emails

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Websites

http://www.lawyers.com/spinnelllawoffices
http://www.andrewjspinnell.com