Andrew George

Partner

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Washington, D.C.

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Andrew George

Andrew George is a highly acclaimed, first-chair trial attorney equally known for his zealous advocacy in the courtroom as for his strategic, quiet advocacy outside of court to resolve his clients' most sensitive legal problems. An investigator at heart, Andrew painstakingly analyzes every detail of a case and develops intricate legal defenses that are compelling and authentic.

Engaged in high profile matters spanning from criminal defense of a pro-bowl running back to the effort to bring home a famous killer whale, Andrew's work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, USA Today, CNN, Time, The Hollywood Reporter, and others.

Criminal/Government Enforcement

Andrew represents individuals and corporations in investigations for alleged fraud, health care fraud and false statements, conspiracy, money laundering, false statements, anti-kickback law, environmental crimes, financial aid fraud, tax fraud, price fixing, FARA violations, FCPA violations, and other white-collar crimes.

Select cases include:

  • Lead trial counsel for Clinton Portis in healthcare fraud prosecution, resulting in a hung jury
  • Defense of a religious leader though a multi-year fraud investigation, ending with a declination of charges
  • Defense of a cardiologist during a nearly five-year health care fraud investigation, ending in a declination of charges
  • Obtained presidential clemency for a health care provider convicted of health care fraud.

Civil and Regulatory Matters

Andrew represents and advises companies and individuals in a wide range of commercial disputes involving under consumer protection laws, privacy laws including COPPA, antitrust laws, the Anti-Terrorism Act, contract and tort disputes, employment law, and intellectual property disputes.

Select cases include:

  • Lead counsel for Friends of Toki—the organization that worked to return Tokitae the killer whale to her native waters before her untimely passing
  • Defense of the first two biotechnology companies sued by the Estate of Henrietta Lacks
  • Defense of D.C. businessman facing civil sexual assault allegations, resulting in voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff
  • Defense of dental products distributor against price fixing allegations

Pro Bono

Andrew is passionate about pro bono work. The Chair of the Washington, D.C. office's Pro Bono Committee, he devotes substantial time to pro bono work, with a focus on wrongful convictions.

  • Lead counsel for the team that exonerated Jason Lively after 15 years’ wrongful imprisonment
  • Lead counsel for the team that obtained nearly $1 million in compensation for Hubert James Williams, a homeless man who wrongfully spent 12 years in prison
  • Lead trial counsel for an Alabama man charged with capital murder in a 30-year-old cold case. Avoided a capital sentence and won full dismissal of the conviction on appeal
  • Co-lead counsel for the team that won a full dismissal of charges against immigration advocate Lundy Khoy

Andrew is also an adjunct professor at Georgetown Law Center, and he previously taught at George Washington University Law School.  

Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a law clerk to the Honorable James C. Cacheris of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia.

 

Related Experience

Federal & State Enforcement

  • Lead trial counsel for former Pro Bowl Running Back Clinton Portis against allegations of health care fraud. Trial ended with a hung jury.
  • Defended a religious leader against accusations of financial aid fraud. The case ended with a declination of charges.
  • Defended an interventional cardiologist against accusations of healthcare fraud and false statements. The case ended with a declination of charges.
  • Defended the CEO of WebMD's Medical Manager Corp. after indictment for money laundering and fraud. The case ended with a dismissal of charges.
  • Obtained presidential clemency for practice administrator convicted of healthcare fraud.
  • Defended a large chemical manufacturer against charges of environmental crimes.
  • Defended a distributor of dental supplies against price fixing and group boycott allegations.
  • Defended individuals associated with the 2019 Office of Special Counsel investigation.
  • Defended a large technology company against FTC allegations of violations of the FTC Act and COPPA.
  • Represented several technology companies facing FTC investigations for alleged privacy law violations.
  • Defended a ridesharing company against prosecution by Pennsylvania enforcement authorities, resulting in a favorable settlement.

Civil and Regulatory Matters

  • Lead counsel for Friends of Toki- the organization that worked to return Tokitae the killer whale to her native waters.
  • Defended the first two biopharmaceutical corporations sued for alleged unjust enrichment by the Estate of Henrietta Lacks.
  • Defense of Philips Respironics in CPAP multi-district litigation and business.
  • Represented the Sea Shepard in connection with its work to save the vaquita.
  • Defended an engineering firm against alleged violations of the Anti-Terrorism Act.
  • Defended the owner of NFL franchise in an NFL arbitration.
  • Defended an international printer manufacturer in an intellectual property dispute.
  • Represented an insurance agency in a dispute involving a theft of computer files and breaches of fiduciary duty.
  • Defended a distributor of dental supplies against private suits for an alleged group boycott.
  • Defended a businessman against civil sexual assault allegations, resulting in a voluntary dismissal by the plaintiff.
  • Defended Japanese inventors in a dispute with an international South Korean company involving allegations of misappropriation of LCD-related trade secrets, granted summary judgment, argued successfully before the Federal Circuit.
  • Defended a large pharmaceutical corporation against patent inventors raising breach of contract and tort claims.
  • Defended a large paper goods manufacturer against an oil company in a tort dispute following an explosion and electrical event.

Pro Bono

  • Led the team that exonerated Jason Lively in 2020 after 15 years in prison for a murder by arson he did not commit.
  • Led the team that obtained nearly $1 million for Hubert James Williams, a homeless man wrongfully incarcerated for 12 years.
  • Co-led the team that obtained full dismissal of charges against Lundy Khoy, an immigration activist threatened with deportation for a minor college drug offense.
  • Lead trial counsel for an Alabama man charged with capital murder. The trial ended with a non-capital sentence.
  • Lead trial counsel for a juvenile accused of a home break-in and assault, resulting in acquittal.
  • Lead counsel in obtaining an injunction protecting a SWAT officer from improper disclosure of personally identifying information.
  • Lead trial counsel by court appointment for a prisoner in a Section 1983 lawsuit.
  • Obtained asylum for an oppressed Bolivian man facing deportation.

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