C. Andrew Childers

“We want our clients to let us worry about their cases. We take over their legal worries so they can focus on returning to their lives.”

A founding member of the firm, Andy limits his practice to representation of victims in products liability cases and individuals who have suffered personal injury as a result of the negligence of others. Law runs in Andy’s blood, and he prides himself on creating and fostering a level of trust with his clients that allows them to relax while he and the firm handle their cases.

“Our clients get the personal attention they deserve.”

Andy excelled in trial courses while in law school, being active in The University of Georgia School of Law mock trial program, serving as Vice-Chair of the Mock Trial Board in 1997-1998 and standing out in numerous competitions around the country. In his third year Andy worked for the Gwinnett County Solicitor’s Office, conducting eight jury trials before even graduating. He and partner Robert Buck met while at a previous firm and forged a relationship while working together on a large number of pharmaceutical cases. This relationship led to founding of the firm with Richard Schlueter three years ago with a common goal.

“It is important that we obtain justice for our clients, and that they remain as happy and satisfied as possible through the entire course of their case.”

A member of the State Bar of Georgia as well as the State Bar of Florida, Andy has been admitted to practice before all state trial courts in Georgia and Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Andy has represented thousands of victims of unsafe pharmaceutical products including individuals injured by Fen Phen (Pondimin, Redux, and phentermine), Baycol, Rezulin and Lotronex. He speaks regularly at national conferences on topics relating to the rights of victims in pharmaceutical litigation and is a frequent guest lecturer for the Rollins School of Public Heath at Emory University. The experiences spur him to become well versed in the science involved in each case – and he points out it is that becoming educated and experienced about the issues is the only way to effectively represent his clients.

In addition to garnering numerous awards and honors, Andy is an active member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLJP).

Andy and his wife, Wendy, live in Decatur, Georgia.

Education and Honors:

• Clemson University, B.A. 1995
• University of Georgia School of Law, J.D. 1998
• Vice Chair, Mock Trial Board 1997-98
• Member, ATLA Mock Trial National Championship team, 1997
• NACDL Mock Trial National Semifinalist, 1997
• Member, ATLA Mock Trial National Quarterfinalist team, 1998
• American Inns of Court, Lumpkin Inn, 1997-98
• Order of Barrister, 1998

Memberships:

• State Bar of Georgia
• State Bar of Florida
• Association of Trial of Lawyers of America
• Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
• Southern Trial Lawyers Association
• Trial Lawyers for Public Justice

Contact Andy via e-mail at achilders@cbsfirm.com.