With more than 30 years of litigation experience ranging from Judge, prosecutor, and trial counsel for a Fortune 100 insurance company, M. Andrew Brison’s skills and abilities are primarily focused on representing clients who have been sued in Federal and State courts throughout West Virginia. M. Andrew Brison provides litigation and appellate representation to a broad range of clients, including state agencies, municipalities, and political subdivisions who have been sued for violations of civil rights, which include excessive force, false imprisonment, false arrest, deliberate indifference, conditions of confinement, failure to act, cross-gender supervision, and other Federal and State constitutional and statutory claims. This unique background places him in a superior position to represent victims whose civil rights have been violated.
Additionally, having served as in-house trial counsel for a Fortune 100 insurance company, M. Andrew Brison continues to be retained by insurance companies to defend individuals and businesses who have been sued for numerous reasons such as: motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, property disputes, negligent construction claims, deliberate intent claims, wrongful discharge claims, and wrongful death claims. He also now engages in representation of victims who have been injured due to the negligence of someone else.
A 20+ year stage four cancer survivor, M. Andrew Brison has faced adversity and challenges, which has served to strengthen his resolve to overcome obstacles, to rise from the ashes, be better than he was. He wants to utilize that resolve to help people who are struggling daily with their own burdens and misfortunes created through no fault of their own.
Andrew Brison’s history, experience, knowledge—and scars—that come from being on the front line, making tough calls, and overcoming challenges, truly provides his clients with an advocate who has their best interest at heart. Put his experience to work for you. Contact M. Andrew Brison for a case assessment or to discuss your litigation needs.
Current Employment Position
Member/Owner, Law Office of M. Andrew Brison, PLLC
Past Positions
Anspach Meeks Ellenberger LLP, Partner , 2014 to 2019
Allen Kopet & Associate, PLLC, Managing Attorney, 2010 to 2014
Professional Associations
West Virginia State Bar, Member, 1991 to Present
Defense Research Institute, Member, 2005 to 2005
Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia, Member, Present
Classes & Seminars
The Ultimate Guide to Police Liability Claims, National Business Institute
Police Liability Claims From Start to Finish, National Business Institute, 2016 to 2016
Avoiding Claims of Spoliation of Evidence, West Virginia Regional Jail Leadership Conference, 2015 to 2015
Risk Avoidance in Cross Gender Supervision, West Virginia Regional Jail Leadership Conference, 2014 to 2014
Prison Rape Elimination Act, West Virginia Regional Jail Leadership Conference, 2013 to 2013
Representative Clients
Progressive Insurance Companies
AIG Insurance
Clay County Senior and Community Services, Inc.
West Virginia Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
PRACTICE AREAS:
Litigation & Appeals
Personal Injury—Defense/Plaintiff
Civil Rights
Wrongful Termination
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Truck Accidents
Wrongful Death
Employment Law Employee/Employer
Education
West Virginia University College of Law, Morgantown, West Virginia
J.D. – 1990
Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Masters of Science – 1987
Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
Bachelor of Arts – 1985
Major: Criminal Justice
Bar Admissions
West Virginia, 1991
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia, 1991
U.S. District Court Northern District of West Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit
