Biography

I began with BoyarMiller's Litigation Group in September of 2007 after clerking at the firm during law school. Since joining the firm, I have represented both individuals and corporations in all types of commercial and business litigation. In all my endeavors, I strive to embody the mission of BoyarMiller: to provide counsel beyond expectations, build lasting relationships and make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

While at South Texas, I received the Dean's Award for Outstanding Student Advocate, the Student Bar Association's Award for Outstanding Male Graduate, and election into the National Order of Barristers. I was Chairman of the Board of Advocates, a member of Law Review and I represented South Texas College of Law's nationally-recognized advocacy program at six varsity competitions.

Prior to law school, I was an Account Manager for one of the largest industrial water-treating chemical manufacturers and distributors in North America. During that time, I worked closely with every municipality and oil and chemical refinery in the greater Houston area.

Representative Matters

• Won a jury verdict for a homeowner against a designer she hired to provide interior design services. Although our client paid the designer for several decorative pieces, the designer failed to purchase the items and then refused to return our client's money. The designer filed a counter-claim for the amount of money he alleged was still owed under the terms of the parties' agreement. A unanimous jury rendered a verdict in favor of our client finding that the designer breached their agreement.
• Won a summary judgment on behalf of a software utilities and management company and its chief executive officer on a breach of contract claim filed by two of the company's former employees. The former employees claimed they were owed approximately $360,000 based on an amendment to an original purchase agreement regarding the sale of a software program. Summary judgment was awarded when it was shown that the amendment lacked material terms and was unenforceable as a matter of law. Following summary judgment, the former employees settled their remaining claims on very favorable terms for our clients.
• Affirmed by the Fifth Circuit in a dispute involving opposing party's attempt to compel arbitration.
• Obtained dismissal of an antitrust action in federal court in Arizona.

Education

• JD, South Texas College of Law
• BJour., University of Texas

Affiliations

• Houston Bar Association (John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run Committee - 2010/11)
• Texas Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Community

• Advocacy Adjunct - South Texas College of Law Varsity Moot Court Program

Representative Matters

• Represented employees in lawsuits against former employers based on employer's refusal to pay past due compensation or to honor obligations under employment agreements and/or severance agreements.
• Represented commercial landlords and tenants in disputes involving non-payment of rent and other lease-related disputes.
• Represented employers in the defense of employment discrimination claims.
• Represented a health care system in South Texas in a lawsuit against former insurance agents for violations of the Texas Insurance Code, violations of the Texas Theft Liability Act, conversion, fraud, fraud by non-disclosure, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract.
• Represented radio personalities in a lawsuit filed against them alleging breach of their affiliation and syndication agreements.
• Represented a homeowner in a dispute against home builder for failure to timely complete construction and subsequent refusal to return Earnest Money, Change Order Funds and Good Faith Money.
• Represented individuals in disputes arising out of partnership agreements or other corporate entities, including limited liability companies and close corporations.

Publications

Privileges and Work Product: How to Get Information and How to Protect It
How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Program sponsored by University of Houston Law Foundation Continuing Legal Education
by Andrew Pearce and David Bond

Landlord Commercial Lease Remedies: A Current View
South Texas College of Law Real Estate Law Conference
by Andrew Pearce and Lee Collins

Presentations

Electronic Evidence and Discovery: The Law
How to Offer and Exclude Evidence Program sponsored by University of Houston Law Foundation Continuing Legal Education 
presented by Andrew Pearce

Press Releases

February 11, 2010

August 29, 2009