Andrew J. Lopez, Esq.

andrew@andrewlopezlaw.com

Andrew J. Lopez, Esq.


andrew@andrewlopezlaw.com

About Me

Mr. Lopez is a highly experienced civil litigator and trial attorney representing clients in automobile accidents, catastrophic injuries, slip-and-falls, trip-and-falls, premises liability, wrongful death, dog bites, construction site accidents, police misconduct, and civil rights cases. As a full-service trial attorney, Mr. Lopez will advocate for your rights through all stages of the case including pre-litigation, litigation, and trial.

Mr. Lopez is a firm believer in prioritizing the rights and safety of the People over the interests of corporations and governmental agencies. Mr. Lopez’s expertise focuses on helping clients from diverse backgrounds, communities, and circumstances. He dedicates his practice to providing legal resources and services to those in historically underserved communities such as immigrants, blue collar workers, minorities, LGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, and women. As a passionate advocate, Mr. Lopez has helped injured victims successfully resolve cases in both state and federal courts.

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Mr. Lopez is a member in good standing of many prestigious bar associations such as CAALA (Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles), CAOC (Consumer Attorneys of California), MABA (Mexican-American Bar Association), and AAJ (American Association of Justice). He is also a former board member of Peoples College of Law where he served as a member of the Faculty and Curriculum Committee and the Admissions Committee. His duties involved hiring faculty, developing curriculum, and evaluating student applicants for admissions.

Mr. Lopez came from humble beginnings in San Antonio, TX. He earned his B.A. from St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, TX, where he studied Political Science and Philosophy. He attended South Texas College of Law, Houston, TX, and earned his J.D. from  Peoples College of Law, Los Angeles, CA. Mr. Lopez’s older brother is a family law and personal injury attorney in Corpus Christi, TX. Mr. Lopez’s wife is a former high school science teacher and is now a practicing disability rights law attorney. Mr. Lopez’s little brother is following in the family footsteps to become an attorney and is currently a law student at Thurgood Marshal School of Law, in Houston, TX. Mr. Lopez’s sister-in-law attended Texas Tech University School of Law, and Mr. Lopez’s other sister-in-law is leaving the nursing field to become an attorney. Despite coming from humbled beginnings, Mr. Lopez and his family have become a family of attorneys and legal advocates.

Mr. Lopez is passionate about helping accident victims receive just compensation for their injuries. He knows that insurance companies are increasingly more concerned about their profits than providing relief for the people that they injure. As a “Peoples Lawyer,” Mr. Lopez is dedicated to ensuring that maximum justice is received for his clients.

 

Professional Associations

  • Consumers Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
  • Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
  • Mexican-American Bar Association (MABA)
  • American Association of Justice (AAJ)
  • Northside Alum

Education

  • Peoples College of Law, Los Angeles, California
    • Juris Doctorate
  • South Texas College of Law Houston, Houston, Texas
  • St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas
    • Bachelors of Arts in Political Science
    • Bachelors of Arts in Philosophy
    • Honors: Dean’s List

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Bar Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • U.S. District Court – Central District of California

Recent Verdicts/Settlements

  • $2,600,000.00 – Jury Verdict Against 18-Wheeler Truck Company
  • $289,000.00 – Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Settlement
  • $163,800.00. – Jury Verdict in Auto v Auto collision

Practice Areas

  • Burn Injuries
  • Toxic Torts
  • Personal Injury
  • Slip and Falls
  • Trip-and-Falls
  • Automobile Accidents
  • Police Misconduct
  • Uber / Lyft Accidents
  • Construction Site Accidents
  • Premises Liability
  • Bus / MTA Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Dog Bites / Animal Bites
  • Civil Litigation
  • Scooter Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Sidewalk Accidents
  • Theme Park Accidents
  • Sex Abuse
  • Products Liability / Products Defects
  • School Bullying
  • Criminal Defense
  • Civil Rights

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