Katy Merrill Andre

Katy Merrill Andre

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Ms. Andre handles cases of varying size and complexity, focusing on personal injury, premises liability, professional liability, construction defect and contract actions. Her representation includes business owners, individuals and insurance companies in many types of civil litigation and in she has successfully tried and co-chaired several jury trials. Ms. Andre’s broad range of experience allows her practice to focus on litigation defense as well as advising her clients on risk management, best practices and problem solving within their industries.

Community Activities

Southwestern University, Alumni Council (2024-2026)
Southwestern University, 1999 Class Agent
The Junior League of Austin, Sustaining Member
The Junior League of Austin, Food in Tummies (FIT) Chair (2017-2018)
The Junior League of Austin, Coats for Kids Co-Chair (2018-2019)
University United Methodist Church, Member

Education

Southwestern University, B.A. Political Science, 1999

Texas Tech University School of Law, J.D., 2003

Legal Memberships

  • Austin Bar Association
  • Travis County Women Lawyers Association
  • Travis County Women Lawyers Foundation
  • Texas Association of Defense Counsel

Honors and Awards

Texas Rising Star, Civil Trial Law, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics Magazine (2012, 2013, 2017)

Admissions

State Bar of Texas

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas