Andrew Schiefer

Creative problem solver and adviser on complex litigation matters

Andrew Schiefer counsels his clients on complex commercial, construction, real estate, bankruptcy and collections litigation. He works on matters involving commercial lease disputes, real property and zoning disputes, and breach of contract claims.

Andrew is a problem solver who advocates on behalf of his clients both passionately and creatively to best meet their goals. Clients appreciate his formidable and courteous manner and his ability to embed himself into their industry to better understand how their business operates.

• Handles client consultations, contract drafting and negotiations, risk management and legal compliance.
• Assists clients on all stages of pre-litigation, litigation and alternative dispute resolution.
• Drafts documents such as settlement agreements, court pleadings and motions, and discovery responses.
• Handles document review, research and writing on a variety of laws from several different states.
• Experience taking and defending depositions.
• Experience arguing motions in both trial court and appellate court.

• Attained a judgment of more than $900,000 for online retailer client against customer for stolen merchandise.
• Resolved a dispute over use of escrowed funds towards EPA-mandated remediation of manufacturing plant.
• Resolved dispute between owner and contractors over cost adjustment for construction of electric vehicle manufacturing plant.
• Resolved dispute between general contractor, Ohio Department of Transportation and property owners involving claims of trespass and property damage.
• Resolved dispute between residential developer, neighboring property owners and local municipality involving zoning and variance issues.
• Resolved dispute between industrial equipment supplier and former employee involving claims of misappropriation of trade secrets and theft.
• Moved for and was awarded sanctions in excess of $100,000 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts for opposing party/counsel’s discovery violations.