Andrew W. Bray
Partner
Bio
Andrew joined Rolfes Henry as the Partner leading our Fort Lauderdale office. Andrew has 30 years of litigation experience handling matters across the spectrum in both State and Federal Court. Originally admitted to practice in Connecticut, Andrew relocated to Florida in 2004 and has been defending matters involving premises liability, product liability, trucking liability, and first-party property disputes, including SIU matters and cargo theft cases in Miami.
Andrew has tried to conclusion over 40 matters in both Connecticut and Florida. Andrew’s significant trial experience in multiple forums offers our clients seasoned representation in complex and significant matters. Andrew is also proud of his service in the U.S. Army. Andrew lives in Fort Lauderdale and had two children.
Education
University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut
Juris Doctorate, 1991
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
Bachelor of Arts, 1988
Honors: Magna Cum Laude
Admitted to Practice
Federal Courts:
- U.S. District Court of Connecticut
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
State Courts:
- State of Connecticut
- State of Florida
Notable Experience
Additional Experience
Andrew served over 11 years in the U.S. Army Special Forces, on both Active and Reserve duty.
Presentations
- “Effective Civil Motion Practice;” NBI
- “Premises Liability: Preparation and Trial of a Difficult Case;” NBI
- “Adjusting the Automobile Injury Claim; NBI
- “The Basics of Civil Trial Practice and Procedure” NBI
- “Litigation Case Management Techniques for Paralegals” NBI
Andrew has presented numerous times over his career to industry organizations on the local, state, and national level.
Significant Cases
• Jagger vs. Mohawk Mountain Ski Area, Inc. 849 A.2d813 (Conn.2004)
• Mello vs. Big Y Foods, Inc. 826A.2d 1117(Conn. 2003)
• Sevigny vs. Dibble Hollow Condo. Assoc. 76 Conn.App.306 (2003)
• Feldman vs. Villa Regina Assoc., Inc. 89 So.3d 970 (Fla. 3rd DCA 2012)
Community Involvement
Andrew also serves the community through volunteer work and serves on the National Board of The Green Beret Foundation and serves as Board Secretary. The Foundation’s (GBF) mission is to support America’s Special Forces Soldiers and their Families by providing emergency, immediate and ongoing support.
www.greenberetfoundation.org
Memberships
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Broward County Bar Association
Areas of Practice
- Bodily Injury Claims/Defense
- Claim Investigations
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Bad Faith Litigation
- Insurance Coverage
- Premises Liability Litigation
- Product Liability
- Property & Casualty Insurance Litigation
- Trucking Litigation