Andrew H. Marks

A native of Coral Gables, Andy Marks joined Coffey Burlington in 2013 as a partner after more than 25 years of practice as a litigation partner in the Washington, DC firm of Crowell & Moring LLP.  Andy also maintains a practice in Washington as the Law Offices of Andrew Marks PLLC.

Following graduation from the University of Michigan Law School, Andy clerked for U.S. District Judge Charles R. Richey in the District of Columbia and also served as Executive Assistant to Ambassador Sol M. Linowitz, President Carter’s Personal Representative to the Middle East Peace Negotiations. Andy served as President of the District of Columbia Bar in 1998-99.

Andy has consistently been included in The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and First Amendment law. He was recently named “First Amendment Lawyer of the Year” in Miami for 2018.

Andy has extensive experience as a trial lawyer, appellate advocate, and counselor in a wide range of practice areas. His areas of expertise include business torts and contracts, breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance, media law and defamation, class actions, commercial real estate, insurance coverage, and hotel management disputes. He also has considerable experience with claims by and against lawyers and law firms, including claims of malpractice, partnership agreement disputes, and issues of professional ethics.

In addition to his advocacy work, Andy has substantial experience, and a strong record of success, both as a mediator and an arbitrator. He is a member of the The McCammon Group’s panel of neutrals. (https://www.mccammongroup.com)

Representative Engagement

• Represented multiple departing partners of multi-national law firm in arbitration proceedings brought under firm partnership agreement.
• Representing AmLaw 50 law firm against claims of malpractice.
• Represented premier national class action law firm against claims of tortious interference with contract arising out of underlying qui tam action.
• Representation of both clients and law firms in disputes for breach of fee agreements.
• Represented Marriott International and Hyatt Hotels in various disputes with owners arising under hotel management agreements.
• Represented major developer in wide array of cases, including litigation challenging construction of Marriott Marquis Hotel at Washington Convention Center and litigation enforcing development limits challenged by building purchaser.
• Lead Class Counsel responsible for negotiating and implementing $1.25 billion settlement for class of black farmers who were the victims of discrimination by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in farm loan program.
• Representation of The New Republic on wide range of litigation and counseling matters.
• Counsel prominent Washington, DC policy institute on defamation issues relating to web-based information library.
• Represented various property and casualty carriers in high stakes coverage litigation in federal and state courts throughout the country.
• Represented life insurance company against fraud claims asserted by putative class.
• Represented Denver Public School System in connection with modification of consent decree governing provision of services to non-native English speaking students.
• Serve as counsel to Special Master overseeing implementation of consent decree for Tucson United School District.
• Represented Commission on Presidential Debates in litigation brought by Ralph Nader arising out of Mr. Nader’s efforts to attend the 2000 Presidential Debate in Boston.

Professional and Community Involvement

• President, District of Columbia Bar (1998-99)
• President, District of Columbia Bar Foundation (2004-05)
• Member, District of Columbia Access to Justice Foundation (current)
• Board of Directors, District of Columbia School of Law Foundation (current)
• American Jewish Committee, Member of National Board of Governors and Chair of Strategic Policy Group
• Board of Directors, Washington Hebrew Congregation
• Recipient of the Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Washington, DC in recognition of his “dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and his outstanding contributions to the enrichment of the community.”
• Recipient of the Servant of Justice Award by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.

Awards and Recognition

• Recipient of the Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Washington, D.C. in recognition of his “dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and his outstanding contributions to the enrichment of the community.”
• Recipient of the Servant of Justice Award by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia
• Recognized annually as a “Best Lawyer in Washington, D.C.” in the practice areas of commercial litigation, First Amendment law, and alternative dispute resolution 
• Named Lawyer of the Year for Arbitration in 2022 and 2015 by Best Lawyers Miami.
• Named Lawyer of the Year for Litigation-First Amendment in 2016, 2018, and 2020 by Best Lawyers Miami.

Personal

• Raised in Coral Gables
• Married, three sons
• Passionate about golf and Washington Capitals hockey