Andrew Hawkins is an experienced attorney who has handled a wide variety of civil litigation throughout the State of Texas. Mr. Hawkins began his legal career working for a prestigious Fort Worth defense law firm, learning from some of the finest insurance defense and medical malpractice attorneys in the state. He has defended large companies and billion dollar corporations against an assortment of lawsuits. Because of his extensive experience working for insurance companies and defending corporations, he has the unique experience to see personal injury matters from all angles. This experience has proven invaluable in representing those injured by the negligence of others.
An Eagle Scout and accomplished soccer player, Mr. Hawkins has been dedicated towards his chosen pursuits from a young age. In 2000, he began his legal studies at the Texas Tech University School of Law in Lubbock, Texas and was conferred his Doctorate of Jurisprudence in 2002. Mr. Hawkins was able to graduate with honors despite graduating early.
After law school, Mr. Hawkins worked for an insurance defense boutique, handling complex liability claims ranging from car accidents to wrongful death claims. In 2006, Mr. Hawkins and Sommer Walker formed Hawkins & Walker, LLP, which recently became Hawkins & Walker PC.
Mr. Hawkins handles cases ranging from the simple to the complex but believes every case should get the individual attention it deserves. A readily accessible attorney, Mr. Hawkins takes the time to fully explain the legal issues involved so that his clients can make informed and educated decisions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
J.D., Texas Tech School of Law, 2002
Honors graduate
Associate Editor, Texas Tech Journal of Administrative Law
Member, Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity and Environmental Law Society
B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1998
National Dean’s List
Senator, Student Government
BAR ADMISSIONS
Texas, 2003
Northern District of Texas, 2004
Eastern District of Texas, 2007
Southern District of Texas, 2008
AWARDS
Recognized by peers as a "top attorney" by Fort Worth, Texas - the City's Magazine in the area of medical malpractice defense (2006) and personal injury law (2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010).
Associate, Borum & Hancock, LLP an insurance defense boutique (2003-2006)
Judicial Intern, 113th Judicial District Court of Harris County (Summer 2002)
PUBLICATIONS
Federal Supremacy, Sovereign Immunity, and Cooperative Federalism – The Relationship Between Federal Facilities and State Environmental Laws. 5 Tex. Tech J. Admin. L. 63 (2004).
The lawyers of Hawkins & Walker, PC represent clients throughout North Texas, including the cities of Fort Worth (Ft Worth), Dallas, Arlington, Aledo, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Burleson, Cleburne, Colleyville, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Denton, Euless, Everman, Forest Hill, Garland, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Mansfield, North Richland Hills, Pantego, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sansom Park, Southlake, Watuaga, Weatherford, Westworth Village and White Settlement regarding cases involving personal injury, car accidents, truck accidents, 18-wheeler accidents, sexual abuse, sexual assaults, construction injuries, construction falls, occupational injuries, slip and falls, wrongful death, fatality, severe injuries, paralization, mental damage, defective products, animal attacks, dog attacks, dangerous premises, negligent conduct, criminal law, misdemeanor, felony, expungment, non-disclosure, traffic tickets, family law, divorces, modifications, adoptions, child support, child custody, business disputes and deceptive trade practices
Tarrant County • Dallas County • Denton County • Johnson County • Parker County • Wise County
