Andres Pereira
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Expertise
- Mass Tort Law Education
- BA in Spanish, Economics, and Ibero-American Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, JD from South Texas College of Law
Highlights
- Over 25 years of experience in complex litigation, representing individuals, unions, and international entities in high-profile cases.
- Aviation Law Expertise: A licensed pilot himself, Andres has a unique expertise in aviation law and has represented families affected by major aviation tragedies, including the American Airlines Flight 587 crash in New York and multiple international air crash cases.
- As lead counsel, Andres argued in Southwest Refinery v. Bernal, which redefined Texas class action procedure, showcasing his influence on state-level legal standards and his commitment to justice for his clients.
Experience
- Over 25 years of legal experience focusing on litigation, including mass tort, product liability, pharmaceutical, consumer, and aviation accident cases.
- Represented international entities, including the nations of Guatemala and Kyrgyzstan, as well as Brazilian states and the Navajo Nation, in health care cost recovery litigation.
- Represented thousands of clients in the Wyeth diet drug litigation, leading to multi-billion dollar recoveries for clients with severe health complications.
- Served as trial counsel in multiple states, including high-stakes cases in St. Louis and Atlanta, involving intensive management of thousands of cases.
- Lead counsel in Southwest Refinery v. Bernal, redefining Texas class action procedure in 2000.
About Andres Pereira
Andres Pereira, Esq. is a Houston native and seasoned attorney, has dedicated over 25 years to representing injured individuals and international clients in complex litigation. A graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and South Texas College of Law, Andres is known for his work in mass tort, product liability, pharmaceutical, and aviation cases. He has represented Latin American countries, the Navajo Nation, and unions in health care cost recovery litigation and has served as lead counsel in high-profile MDL cases, including the American Airlines Flight 587 crash. Licensed in multiple states and federal courts, Andres combines his legal expertise with a unique background as a licensed pilot, bringing a specialized understanding to aviation accident cases.