Andrew Stinson – Shareholder
Andy has focused his legal practice in the areas of business and commercial litigation, patent litigation, and employment law. He also has litigation experience in a number of other areas, including products liability and oil and gas law.
Education
- Baylor University School of Law, J. D. (2000)
- Texas A&M University, B.A. (1997)

Practice Areas
- Intellectual Property
- Construction
- Labor – Employment
- Banking
- Class Collective Action
- Business & Commercial Litigation
- Business Formation
- Collections
- Commercial Transactions
- Creditors Rights
- Governmental – Municipal Liability
- Health Care
- Real Estate
- Wills – Probate – Estate Planning
- Oil & Gas
Representations
- Represented chipset supplier in a patent infringement suit.
- Represented internet-based company in a patent infringement suit.
- Represented movie production studio in a patent infringement suit.
- Represented sports manufacturer in a false patent marking suit.
- Represented local hospital in a suit against a major information system supplier.
- Represented corporate client in a shareholder dispute involving a closely held corporation.
- Represented local operator against a major oil company.
- Represented major foreign auto-maker in a products liability lawsuit.
Professional Associations
- State Bar of Texas
- Smith County Bar Association, Former Director
- Smith County Bar Foundation, Board Member
- Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce
- ABOTA (American Board of Trial Advocates)
Admitted to Practice
- U.S. District Courts for the Eastern, Northern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
- Texas State Courts
Civic Activities
- Leadership Tyler, Former Board President
- Boys & Girls Club of East Texas, Former Board President
- Leadership Tyler, Class 20
- Encouragement Media Group, Board Member
Business Litigation News
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