Bio

Kenneth Andres, Jr. is a founding and managing partner of The Law Offices of Andres & Berger, P.C., one of the most highly regarded medical malpractice and personal injury law firms in New Jersey. Mr. Andres is dedicated to helping injured people and families who have lost a loved one. Mr. Andres offers compassionate care and top-notch representation, with uncommon sensitivity, in order to help clients of The Law Offices of Andres & Berger to cope with the emotional, physical and financial harm they have suffered. He is admitted to practice law in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey and the United States Supreme Court.

For over 30 years, he has dedicated his professional life to protecting the rights of individuals that have been injured in motor vehicle accidents‚ medical malpractice‚ wrongful death‚ and other serious injury claims. The Law Offices of Andres & Berger, P.C. are highly selective and limit the number of cases accepted so that they are able to provide a high level of service to their clients. When you contact Mr. Andres, he will immediately begin a detailed investigation of your case; guide you through all interactions with law enforcement, health care professionals, and insurance adjusters. He is familiar with insurance companies’ shrewd practices and pressure tactics and can negotiate from a position of strength with liable parties and insurance companies; and present an honest, persuasive argument to make sure his clients are fairly compensated in settlements or at trial.

Mr. Andres has the resources and work ethic to do what is necessary to present understandable and compelling arguments. He fights for clients to obtain full compensation for injuries and losses arising out of an accident or malpractice. With a reputation for hard work and genuine concern for his clients’ well-being, Mr. Andres seeks to accommodate his clients’ needs in any way possible. Mr. Andres is willing to go to court and fight for you so you can focus on the challenge of recovering from injuries and putting your life back together.

He is well respected among his peers, having served as President and other elected positions of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) (previously the Association of Trial Lawyers of America-New Jersey ATLA-NJ). Lawyers throughout New Jersey refer their major cases, as well as their family and friends to Mr. Andres because of his proven record of success.

Mr. Andres is a published author and frequent presenter on issues of personal injury law and trial practice. He is an Adjunct Professor at Drexel University – Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where he teaches courses in Trial Advocacy.

Results

Mr. Andres is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney (only 2% of New Jersey lawyers are awarded this distinction) and has won tens of millions of dollars in compensation for his clients.

Honors and Awards

Mr. Andres has earned a number of accolades that reflect his commitment to his clients. Mr. Andres has been recognized for his success, ethics and professionalism with numerous awards and recognitions. In 2011, he was selected as a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality. He was named a Top 100 New Jersey SuperLawyer by New Jersey Monthly, Best Lawyer in America by White and Woodward, Inc., and Awesome Attorney by South Jersey Magazine.

Professional Associations and Memberships

Mr. Andres is an active and contributing member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), New Jersey Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, American College of Barristers, American Bar Association and the New Jersey State Bar Association.

Education

Mr. Andres graduated from Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania where he played soccer, baseball and basketball. His athletic endeavors helped prepare him for the competitive environment of the courtroom. Mr. Andres earned his Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School.

Activities

NCAA Soccer Secretary Rules Editor – Mr. Andres is responsible for college soccer rules. He handles all game protests to determine whether a referee applied a rule incorrectly or misidentified a player for a foul. He is a member of the committee that votes and approves any rule changes or modifications and communicates information to coaches.
Swarthmore College Garnet Club Advancement Council Member (GCAC)– promotes the interests and well-being of Garnet athletics at Swarthmore—including varsity athletics, club sports, intramural athletics, physical education and recreation. Specifically, this group is tasked with supporting athletics through advice, counsel, financial support, volunteer activity and programming. The group will advance the student-athlete experience in accordance with Swarthmore’s mission and goals
Widener University Football — volunteer kicking coach

Undergraduate Education

Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, 1975

Legal Education

Capital University Law School
Columbus, Ohio
Juris Doctor, 1978

Bar Admissions

· Supreme Court of New Jersey

· Supreme Court of Pennsylvania

· United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

· United States District Court for the Eastern

· District of Pennsylvania

· United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit

· United States Supreme Court

Trial Certifications

· Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney (1991)

· Certified by the American Board of Trial Advocates for the Rank of Advocate (1992)

· Certified by the American College of Barristers as a Senior Counsel (2001)

· Member, College of Master Advocates & Barristers

Elected Positions

· Association of Trial Lawyers of America-New Jersey (ATLA-NJ) now known as the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ)

· President 1998-1999

· President-Elect 1997-1998

· First Vice President 1996-1997

· Second Vice President 1995-1996

· Third Vice President 1994-1995

· Treasurer 1993-1994

· Secretary 1992-1993

· Assistant Secretary 1991-1992

· Parliamentarian 1990-1991

· Board of Governors 1986-1990

· Association of Trial Lawyers of America– ATLA now known as the American Association for Justice (AAJ)

· National Governor of the American Association for Justice 2001-present

· Association of Trial Lawyers of America

· New Jersey PAC Trustee 2000-2006

· Mercer County Bar Association Trustee 1982-1991

· Burlington County Bar Association Trustee 1993-1995

Bar Associations

· American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)

· New Jersey Association for Justice

· American Association for Justice

· American College of Barristers

· American Bar Association

· New Jersey State Bar Association

· Burlington County Bar Association

· Camden County Bar Association

Appointments and Awards

· “AV” Rating by Martindale-Hubbell – The Highest Possible Rating

· Top 100* New Jersey SuperLawyer, New Jersey Monthly

· The Best Lawyers in America, White & Woodward, Inc.

· Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers (selected 2011) Fellowship is extended only by invitation, after careful investigation, to those experienced trial lawyers who have mastered the art of advocacy and whose professional careers have been marked by the highest standards of ethical conduct, professionalism, civility and collegiality.

· Top Civil Trial Attorney of South Jersey, South Jersey Magazine

· Top Automobile Insurance Attorney of South Jersey, South Jersey Magazine

· Awesome Personal Injury Attorney, South Jersey Magazine

· Top Medical Malpractice and Civil Trial Lawyer, SJ Magazine

· Top Automobile Accident Attorney, SJ Magazine

· “For Distinguished Service in the Cause of Justice” Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Civil Trial Bar Award (October 2006) Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey

· 1999 Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession – Association of Trial Lawyers-New JerseyBar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for “High Professional Standards and Ethics”

· Trial Attorneys of New Jersey Civil Trial Bar Award “For Distinguished Service in the Cause of Justice, ” October 2006

· Association of Trial Lawyers of America – New Jersey, 1999 Gold Medal Award for Outstanding Service to the Legal Profession

· New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law, 1998 Professional Lawyer of the Year Award

· New Jersey Supreme Court District III Ethics Committee 1993-1997

· New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Model Civil Jury Charges 1996-2006

· New Jersey Supreme Court Special Civil Part Practice Committee 1994-1996

· New Jersey State Bar Association Civil Practice Committee 2001-

· New Jersey Recreational Sports and Leisure Activities Liability Study Commission

· Burlington County Bar Association, Chairman, Civil Bench and Bar Committee 1992-1995

· Marquis Who’s Who in American Law

· Strathmore’s Who’s Who Registry of Business Leaders

· Madison Who’s Who Among Professionals “Honors Registry”

Author

NEW JERSEY INJURY AND MALPRACTICE LAW – A Reference for Accident and Malpractice Victims, published by Speaker Media Press (2010).

Teaching Experience

· American Burlington County Inn of Court, Master 199 – present

· Adjunct Professor of Law, Mercer County, Community College, 1983 -1989

· Faculty Member, ATLA-NJ Trial Skills, Workshop Programs 1989 – present

· Adjunct Professor of Law, Rutgers University – Camden School Law 2007 – 2012

· Adjunct Professor of Law, Trial Advocacy, Drexel University – Thomas R. Kline School of Law 2014 – present

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