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Andrea L. Pawlak

Partner

Andrea is a seasoned litigator who is as comfortable in a courtroom as she is working toward the resolution of a case. For twenty years, Andrea's clients have relied on her pragmatic and detail-oriented approach to successfully resolve their most sensitive and complicated issues.

Andrea represents clients in high-stakes commercial disputes across a range of jurisdictions. Known for her strategic mindset and disciplined approach, she excels at analyzing complex problems and crafting practical, results-driven solutions. Andrea's experience spans summary judgment victories, successful hearings, trials, and appeals—demonstrating a proven ability to advocate effectively in any forum. She brings intellectual rigor and versatility to every matter she handles.

In addition to her commercial litigation work, Andrea maintains an active family law practice. She advises clients on a wide range of domestic matters, including divorce, child custody, support, and the negotiation and litigation of prenuptial agreements. Andrea understands the sensitive and highly personal nature of these cases and approaches each matter with discretion, empathy, and a steady focus on achieving favorable and constructive outcomes.

Andrea began her legal career in environmental law and, while she has narrowed her focus in that area, she continues to advise on environmental matters as they intersect with commercial real estate transactions. She also handles erosion and sedimentation cases governed by federal and state regulations.

Andrea has received several key industry awards and accolades, including being recognized as a Georgia Super Lawyer by Thomson Reuters for the past four years and as a Georgia Super Lawyer Rising Star for the 12 years prior.

Recent Highlights

Decision from Georgia Court of Appeals affirming legitimation and visitation in favor of client (February 2020)
Decision from Georgia Court of Appeals in a complex business litigation case to reverse trial court's decision to grant declaratory judgment to the opposing party and to dismiss certain counterclaims (July 2020)
Opinion from the Court of Appeals (First District) of Texas affirming a trial court victory on a motion to dismiss pursuant to the Texas Citizens Participation Act (Mr. Ward and Ms. Pawlak have been admitted pro hac vice in the appeal) (August 2020)
Summary judgment from the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division in favor of the employer in an FLSA lawsuit on all issues (September 2020)
Settlement of Clean Water Act case (2020)

Articles & Speaking Engagements

Presenter, "Under the Gold Dome" hosted by Georgia Representatives Roger Bruce and Derrick Jackson (November 2019)
Testimony, Georgia House of Representatives, Committee on Banks and Banking (2017)
Presenter, "The Complexities of Collecting a Money Judgment," Cliffe L. Gort Seminar-at-Sea, (October 2017)
Co-author, "Crisis in The Gulf of Mexico: The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and The Oil Pollution Act," Environmental Law Section Newsletter (Summer 2010)