Shareholder, Litigation Group Chair
Andrew Pearce

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Andrew Pearce began with BoyarMiller’s Litigation Group in September 2007 after clerking at the firm during law school. Since joining the firm, he has represented both individuals and corporations in all types of commercial and business litigation. In all endeavors, Andrew strives to embody the mission of BoyarMiller: to provide counsel beyond expectations, build lasting relationships and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.
Areas of Focus
- General commercial litigation
- Employment disputes
- Corporate business disputes
Quick Facts
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
- Houston Young Lawyers Association Foundation Fellow
Awards & Recognitions
- Texas Super Lawyers (2020)
- Houstonia Magazine's Top Lawyer (2017-2020)
- Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2013-2017)
- HBA President's Award recipient (2012)
- Dean's Award for Outstanding Student Advocate
- The Student Bar Association's Award for Outstanding Male Graduate
Andrew Pearce began with BoyarMiller's Litigation Group in September 2007 after clerking at the firm during law school. Since joining the firm, he has represented both individuals and corporations in all types of commercial and business litigation. In all endeavors, Andrew strives 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, Andrew 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. He was chairman of the Board of Advocates, a member of Law Review, and represented South Texas College of Law Houston's nationally recognized advocacy program at six varsity competitions.
Education
- JD, South Texas College of Law Houston
- South Texas Law Review, Member
- The Order of Barristers
- BJour, University of Texas
Affiliations
- Texas Bar Foundation Fellow
- Houston Young Lawyers Association Foundation Fellow
- Houston Bar Association
- Texas Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Community
- HBA Houston Lawyer Committee (2018-2019), Associate Editor (2020)
- South Texas College of Law Houston Alumni Association Board of Directors (2019-2020)
- HBA Continuing Legal Education Committee (2018-2019)
- HBA Litigation Section Chair (2018-2019)
- HBA 2019 Civil/Appellate Bench Bar Conference Committee Member
- HBA Litigation Section Chair Elect (2017-2018)
- HBA Litigation Section Treasurer (2016-2017)
- HBA John J. Eikenburg Law Week Fun Run Co-Chair (2012-2013) and Committee Member (2010-2017)
- HBA Habitat for Humanity Committee Member (2013-2014)
- South Texas College of Law Houston Varsity Moot Court Program, Advocacy Adjunct
- 01.10.23
Houstonia Magazine Names 12 BoyarMiller Attorneys to 2022-2023 Top Lawyers List - 10.18.22
Eight BoyarMiller Shareholders Named in 2022 Texas Super Lawyers List - 12.16.21
Houstonia Magazine Names 12 BoyarMiller Attorneys to 2021 Top Lawyers List - 09.22.21
Seven BoyarMiller Shareholders Selected to 2021 Texas Super Lawyers List - 01.07.19
BoyarMiller Names Andrew Pearce Chair of Litigation Group - 01.02.18
BoyarMiller appoints Litigation Shareholder Andrew Pearce to Executive Committee - 07.27.17
Clients Honor BoyarMiller in BTI Power Rankings 2017 Independent Report; Cites Firm as Having “Strongest Client Relationships” in Energy Industry, Again - 07.21.17
BoyarMiller Wins Appeal That Advances Texas Law on Employee Non-compete and Trade Secret Claims - 03.13.17
Texas Super Lawyers selects six BoyarMiller attorneys as 2017 Rising Stars - 07.16.16
BTI Power Rankings 2016 Names BoyarMiller as a “go to” Firm for Clients in the Energy Industy - 04.04.16
Strong Demand, Excess Capacity Fuels Uncertainty in Oil and Gas Industry Cites Expert Panel at BoyarMiller Energy Forum - 06.01.15
BoyarMiller Announces Election of Two Shareholders - 03.27.14
Texas Super Lawyers selects BoyarMiller attorneys as 2014 rising stars - 01.03.14
BoyarMiller Promotes Two Attorneys To Senior Associate - 05.24.12
Andrew Pearce Honored With Houston Bar Association President’s Award At Annual Dinner - 01.30.12
South Texas College of Law Wins National Moot Court Competition - 06.07.11
Andrew Pearce to Co-Chair Houston Bar Association Fun Run - 03.11.11
Unanimous Jury Verdict in Contract and Non-Compete Case - 02.11.10
5th Circuit Renders Unanimous Opinion In Favor Of BoyarMiller Clients
- 03.13.23
How are Rule 11 Agreements Enforced? The Devil is in the Details - 02.15.22
What About Mediation? Four Reasons Worth Considering - 05.13.21
What about Depositions? Three Tips to Prepare - 08.06.20
What About Hiring a Lawyer? - 07.27.20
What About Early Case Assessment? - 04.16.20
How Will COVID-19 Impact Recovery of Damages in Civil Litigation? - 05.24.18
Oil Is On the Move, and So Are Employees - 02.04.18
The “Buc” stops here: the Fourteenth Court of Appeals explains why compensation re-payment provisions are unreasonable restraints of trade - 10.06.17
“Conspiracy Theory”: Why two appellate justices asked the Supreme Court of Texas to clarify Texas law on civil conspiracy - 08.09.17
Common Misconceptions About Enforcing Non-Competition Agreements in Texas (Part 2) - 08.02.17
Common Misconceptions With Non-Compete Agreements in Texas (Part 1) - 07.24.17
Non-party discovery in Texas: What should you do if you receive a discovery subpoena? - 03.06.17
Forget About the “Best Defense” – Is the Truth a Valid Defense to Tortious Interference Claims in Texas? - 07.14.16
Are Non-Competition Agreements for Sale? - 04.30.15
Protect Yourself: Houston Downturn Means More Litigation - 08.11.14
Be Careful What You Ask For: How a “Right to Reform” Clause in a Non-Compete Agreement Can Come Back to Bite You - 07.07.14
This is Not an Exit: The Texas Supreme Court Puts the Kibosh on Judicially Mandated Buyouts in Shareholder Oppression Actions - 03.03.14
The Fight Isn’t Over If You Ignore A Settlement’s Confidentiality Clause - 05.21.13
If the Coca-Cola Formula is Not a Secret Anymore, What Is? - 03.06.13
Facebook isn’t Just for Friend Requests: Texas Legislation Would Allow Service of Lawsuits through Social Media - 01.03.13
All Hat, No Cattle: Bills Proposing Big Changes for Texas Courts May Start a Discussion, but have Little Chance of Becoming Reality - 04.23.12
A Lesson from Howard Stern: Say What You Mean and Mean What You Say - 11.17.10
Texas Governor Rick Perry Proposes “Loser Pays” Tort Reform, But Does Anyone Win? - 10.20.10
When an In-House Counsel’s Bar Membership Goes Inactive, the Attorney-Client Privilege May Go With It
Articles
- 05.03.23
The Houston Lawyer: Recovery Stories - 08.01.21
A Lesson in What Really Matters: Brittany Scheier - 11.01.20
Smoke ‘Em If You Got ‘Em: The Legacy of Coach T. Gerald Treece - 09.01.20
Where Do We Go from Here? Texas Law Schools Chart a Course - 07.09.10
Privileges and Work Product: How to Get Information and How to Protect It - 06.05.08
Why Doesn’t My Key Work? Landlord Commercial Lease Remedies: A Current View
Presentations
- 02.11.20
Pick Your Headache: Non-Competes, Marijuana, or Interoffice Romances - 02.19.19
Practical Advice on Escrow Disputes - 05.24.16
Contractual Provisions: What Do They Really Mean and How Can They Work for You? - 12.09.14
The Rules Have Changed: Recent Developments that Impact the Landscape of Business Litigation - 11.20.14
The Before, During, and After of Non-Compete Agreements - 03.01.12
To Shred or Not to Shred