Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in Texas since: 2013
Education: Baylor University School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022 Call today:
214-468-8844
Sawicki Law
6116 N. Central ExpresswaySte. 1400
Dallas, TX 75206 Visit website
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Andy is proud to represent individuals and their families who have been seriously harmed by the negligent and wrongful actions of others. In every case, he focus on his role as both advocate for and counsel to each client. With this two-fold focus, he passionately fights to obtain the best possible outcome, seeking compensation for each client fully, as a whole person. Andy is dedicated to representing real people in all phases of personal injury litigation across the State of Texas and the nation.
In 2022, Andy won a $ 1.6 million verdict in a medical malpractice case. This trial victory, and other trial victories and settlements demonstrate his track-record of success for the Plaintiff. His work on behalf of the Plaintiff has been regularly recognized by his peers. D Magazine recognized Andy as a Best Lawyer Under 40 for 5 years in a row. He was also recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer and a Texas Rising Star ("Up and Coming 100) by Super Lawyers Magazine as well as by The National Trial Lawyers (Top 40 under 40) and Martindale-Hubbell (AV Preeminent).
Outside the courtroom, Andy serves on the State Bar of Texas Pattern Jury Charge Committee, the Litigation Section Counsel, and the District 6 Grievance Committee. He is a member of the Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors and for the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association. He has been honored for his community leadership by the Governor of the State of Texas, the State Bar of Texas, the Texas Young Lawyers Association, the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, and the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers.
Andy is Board Certified in Civil Practice Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocates. He is also a licensed EMT and volunteers with the Tawakoni South Volunteer Fire Department.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2013, Texas
Professional Webpage: https://www.sawickilawfirm.com/andrew-a-jones/
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
- $ 1,620,058.00 Verdict as Lead Counsel in Medical Malpractice Case Carola Ainsworth v. Scott Kasden, M.D., et al., 096-278909-15, 2022
- Plaintiffs' Trial Co-Counsel resulting in $ 4.2 Million Verdict in Medical Malpractice Case Gamaliel Mejia, et al. v. Christy Mark Schade, M.D., DC-15-01323, 116th District Court -, 2017
Other Outstanding Achievements:
- Course Director - 16th Annual Damages Seminar, 2023
Special Licenses/Certifications:
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) - Texas Department of State Health Services and National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Certified. , 2023
- Advanced Cardiac Lifesaving (ACLS) by the American Heart Association, 2023
- Emergency Care Attendant - Texas Department of State Health Services, 2022
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 2021
- Operational Auxiliarist - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2022
- Military Emergency Management Specialist - Basic State Guard Association of the United States, 2022
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 2021
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, 2021
- Board Certified Civil Practice Advocate - National Board of Trial Advocacy, 2019
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2019
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2015
Honors/Awards:
- Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2023
- 10/22/24 - Awarded Dallas Trial Lawyers Association "Service to the Community Award.", Service to the Community Award, Dallas Trial Lawyers Association, 2024
- Named a best lawyer under 40 by D Magazine, Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2024
- Named a Best lawyer in Dallas by D Magazine, Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2024
- Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers, 2023
- Top 20 Jury Verdicts (Personal Injury) in Texas, TopVerdict.com, 2022
- Top 100 Jury Verdicts in the US, Medical Malpractice, TopVerdict.com, 2022
- #1 Plastic Surgery Malpractice Verdict in Texas, TopVerdict.com, 2022
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2023
- Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, 2022
- Andy was named a "Best Lawyer Under 40" by D Magazine for his plaintiff's personal injury practice., Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2022
- Commissioned by Texas Governor Greg Abbott as an Admiral in the Texas Navy (Texas Navy Association)., Admiral, Texas Navy, 2022
- AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell, 2021
- Andy was named a "Best Lawyer Under 40" by D Magazine for his plaintiff's personal injury., Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2021
- Andy was named a "Best Lawyer Under 40" by D Magazine for his plaintiff's personal injury practice. , Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2020
- For extraordinary contributions to TYLA and leadership of the Future of Law Practice project., President's Award of Merit, Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2019
- Andy was named a "Best Lawyer Under 40" by D Magazine for his plaintiff's personal injury practice. , Best Lawyers Under 40, D Magazine, 2019
- Pedro "Pete" Serrano Leadership Award, State Bar of Texas/Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2017
- Outstanding Committee Chair, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2016
- Highlighting those making outstanding contributions to the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, One to Watch, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2015
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Dallas County Trail and Preserve Program Board - Member, 2023
- Tawakoni South Volunteer Fire Department - Firefighter/EMT, 2024
- Texas Bar Foundation, District 6 Nominating Committee Member, 2023
- SteamSpark School, Inc. - Founding Board Member, 2023
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Division Staff Officer - Publications, 2023
- U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary - Division Staff Officer - Publications, 2022
- Vice Chair - City of Farmers Branch, Planning & Zoning Commission, 2022
- Commissioner - City of Farmers Branch, Planning & Zoning Commission , 2022
- Commissioner - City of Farmers Branch, Planning & Zoning Commission , 2021
- Recreational Boater Safety Program Visitor - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2021
- Vessel Safety Examiner - United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, 2021
- Youth180, Inc., Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2021
- Youth180, Inc., Chairman of the Board of Directors, 2020
- City of Farmers Branch Planning & Zoning Commission, Alt. Commissioner 1, 2020
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Dallas Bar Association - Board of Directors, 2023
- State Bar of Texas - Litigation Section - Council Member, 2024
- State Bar of Texas - Grievance Committee member, 2024
- State Bar of Texas - Pattern Jury Charge Committee member - Medical Malpractice, Products, and Premises, 2024
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors member, 2024
- Dallas Bar Association - Board of Directors Member, 2024
- American Association for Justice - Member - Law Schools Committee, 2023
- American Association for Justice - Member - Committee on the Judiciary, 2023
- Court Advisory Committee Member - United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, 2023
- Adjunct Faculty - Baylor University School of Law, 2023
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association - 5-Day Legislative Committee Chair (88th Session), 2023
- Adjunct Faculty - University of North Texas Dallas College of Law, 2023
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association - Board of Directors, 2023
- Dallas Trial Lawyer Association - Board of Directors, 2022
- Dallas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow, 2022
- Dallas Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Section, Vice-Chair, 2023
- Dallas Bar Association Board of Directors, 2022
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - President, 2022
- State Bar of Texas - Court Rules Committee - Chair, 2022
- Dallas Bar Association - Board of Directors (DAYL Representative), 2022
- State Bar of Texas - Court Rules Committee - Vice-Chair, 2022
- Dallas Bar Association - Bar None Committee - Vice-Chair, 2022
- William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court - Programs Committee Vice-Chair, 2022
- State Bar of Texas Court Rules Committee - Committee Vice Chair, 2021
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - President-Elect, 2021
- State Bar of Texas Court Rules Committee - Chair, Trial Subcommittee, 2021
- William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court - Programs Committee Member, 2021
- Dallas Bar Association - Morris Harrell Professionalism Committee, Co-Vice Chair, 2020
- Dallas Bar Association - President's Advisory Committee for Project 2020, 2020
- State Bar of Texas Court Rules Committee - Vice-Chair, Trial Subcommittee, 2020
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers Foundation - Chair, 2020
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers - Vice President, 2020
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
- Advanced Evidence & Discovery Seminar, TexasBarCLE, San Antonio, Texas, May 9, 2024, Speaker, “Deposing Dr. Strange: Managing the Multiverse of Medical Expert Depositions”, State Bar of Texas, 2024
- Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, 10/2/24, Speaker, "10 Things You Need to Know About EMS", State Bar of Texas - Paralegal Division, 2024
- Presented a comprehensive review of the state of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for post-pandemic law practice., Presenter, "The Texas Post-Pandemic Rules of Civil Procedure", Texas Advanced Paralegal Seminar, State Bar of Texas, 2023
- A comprehensive review of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for the post-pandemic lawyer. , Presenter, “The Texas Post-Pandemic Rules of Civil Procedure”, Prosecuting & Defending Trucking and Auto Collision Cases, State Bar of Texas, 2023
- A comprehensive review of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure for the post-pandemic lawyer. , Presenter, “The Texas Post-Pandemic Rules of Civil Procedure”, Solo & Small Firm Section, Dallas Bar Association, 2023
- Provided the plaintiff's perspective on what to expect in motor vehicle collision litigation in Texas Courts (view series). , Panelist, "How Texas Courts Work", Texas Young Lawyers Association, 2023
- Provided a review of new TRCP 21d, and its impact on practice., Author, "You Won't Go to a Virtual Proceeding Ever Again. (Or, will you?), News for the Bar, State Bar of Texas Litigation Section, 2023
- An insightful panel on how police, fire, and EMS professionals maintain physical and mental well-being in their high-stress professions and what lawyers can learn from them. , Moderator and Panelist, "Wellness Tips from First Responders", Dallas Bar Association, Bench-Bar Conference, 2023
- Best practices and strategies for improving and empowering expert depositions. , Presenter, “Deposing Dr. Strange: Managing the Multiverse of Medical Expert Depositions”, Mesquite Bar Association, 2023
- Presented on the importance of the USCGAUX and its impact on our community and our Nation., Presenter, “The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary – America’s Volunteer Lifesavers”, The Navy League, Dallas Council, 2023
- Analysis of new TRCP Rule 21d and the 2021 discovery rule changes. , Presenter, “They Get What? The New, New Rules of Civil Procedure”, 36th Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, TexasBarCLE, San Antonio, Texas, 2023
- Analysis of new TRCP Rule 21d and the 2021 discovery rule changes. , Presenter, “They Get What? The New, New Rules of Civil Procedure”, 36th Annual Advanced Evidence and Discovery Course, TexasBarCLE, Houston, Texas, 2023
- Wellness strategies and their application to legal practice from a Police Officer, a Paramedic, and a Lawyer. , Moderator, “Rescue Professionals: Wellness Tips from First Responders”, William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court, 2023
- Analysis of the use of Zoom in the post-pandemic practice. , Presenter, “Zooming Into Court – Convenient or Compulsory”, 15th Annual Damages in Civil Litigation, TexasBarCLE, 2023
- Deposition strategies and best practices for managing the complexities of an expert deposition. , Presenter, “Deposing Dr. Strange: Managing the Multiverse of Medical Expert Depositions”, Lawline.com, 2022
- 10 Tips from (almost) 10 years of being a lawyer on how to be a great lawyer. , Author, "Ten Lessons for (Almost) 10 Years of Practice", Dallas Bar Association Headnotes, 2022
- Understanding How to Prove-Up or Challenge Medical Treatment under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 18.001, Presenter, “Unreasonable but Absolutely Necessary: Understanding How to Prove-Up or Challenge Medical Treatment under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 18.001”, Lawline.com, 2022
- Moderated a panel for young lawyers on how to change jobs while preserving relationships. , Moderator, “How to Leave a Law Firm without Burning Bridges”, Dallas Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, 2022
- Moderated a panel of three renowned mediators at the general session of the DBA Bench Bar Conference. , Moderator, "Mediators' Top Tips for Counsel for best Mediation Results", Dallas Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, 2022
- An overview article of subject-matter waivers of attorney work-product privilege in federal court., Author, "Legends of the Hidden Temple? Subject-Matter Waiver of Attorney Work-Product Privilege in Federal Court", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers "Weekly Brief", 2022
- Present on American Products Liability to a German Chamber of Commerce. , Presenter, "American Products Liability Law", IHK Nuernberg fuer Mittelfranken, Germany, 2022
- Panelist presenting update on the amendments to the Texas Rule of Civil Procedure., Panelist, "Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Update", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2021
- Presentation on the impact of the new Texas Rules of Civil Procedure one year later., Panelist & Moderator, "New Rules of Civil Procedure, One Year Later", Dallas Bar Association, Solo & Small Firm Section, 2021
- Presentation on the impact of the new Texas Rules of Civil Procedure one year later., Panelist & Moderator, "New Rules of Civil Procedure, One Year Later", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2021
- Presentation on the 2021 Legislative changes effecting the practice of law., Panelist, "Are You Smarter Than a Barrister", William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court, 2021
- Substantive article about the interplay of Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcies and personal injury litigation., Author, "Beware of Bankruptcy - Impact of Bankruptcy on Personal Injury Claims", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2021
- Panelist discussing new Texas Rules of Civil Procedure., Panelist, "New Rules - It's Not 1999 Anymore!", William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court, 2021
- Provided advice and personal insight regarding managing anxiety and de-stigmatization of anxiety in the legal professions., Panelist, "All Rise: Managing Anxiety in the Legal Profession", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2021
- Provided strategies from a Plaintiffs' perspective on winning at personal injury mediation., Panelist, "Winning at Personal Injury Mediation", Dallas Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, 2021
- Panelist updating on the new Texas Rules of Civil Procedure., Panelist, "Texas Rules of Civil Procedure Update", Dallas Bar Association, Business Litigation Section, 2021
- Presented on preparing for and drafting Plaintiff's Original Petition in Civil Cases., Panelist, “Drafting Your First Petition”, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2020
- Present on managing personal and professional life in the era of Covid., Panelist, "'Rona Pep Talk, II", Dallas Bar Association, 2020
- Moderated a panel of Judges and Attorneys discussing the 2019 Texas Legislative changes to various statutes., Moderator, “After Hours: Law You Can’t (or Won’t) Research at Work”, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2020
- Article for weekly e-newsletter regarding appointment of interpreters in civil cases., Author, "Lost in Translation", DAYL Weekly Brief, 2019
- Moderated a panel of Attorneys and Paralegals on maintaining an effective attorney-paralegal relationship in personal injury litigation., Moderator, “The Attorney-Paralegal Relationship”, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2019
- Moderated panel of attorneys and journalists on the legal impacts of the trial of Dr. Christopher Duntsch, a.k.a. Dr. Death., Moderator, "Dr. Death", William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court, 2019
- Continuing Legal Education presentation on preparing for and executing an admission-seeking deposition. Co-presented with Mike Sawicki., Presenter, "Beyond Discovery: Taking an Admission-Seeking Deposition", Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, 2019
- Editor's column for monthly e-newsletter., Editor, Editor's Column, TYLA Newsletter, Law, 2018
- Article for weekly e-newsletter regarding Tex. R. Civ. P. 196.7., Author, "Getting Into the Room Where It Happens...", DAYL Weekly Brief, Law, 2018
- Monthly Newsletter article regarding the doctrine of judicial estoppel., Author, “You Can’t Say That! What You need to Know About Judicial Admissions and Estoppel", DAYL Dicta, Law, 2017
- Monthly Newsletter article regarding non-party discovery., Author, “Hitting a Home Run on Non-Party Discovery”, DAYL Dicta, Law, 2016
Educational Background:
- Trial Advocacy College of Texas, Graduate - Texas Trial Lawyers Association, 2016
- Collin County Bar Association Trial Academy, 2019
- Texas Bar College, 2018
- B.A., with Honors, University of Texas at Austin, 2010
- ABOTA-AIC Trial Academy (William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court), 2017
- Civil Trial Academy - Dallas Bar Association, 2014
Office location for Andy Jones
6116 N. Central Expressway
Ste. 1400
Dallas, TX 75206
Phone: 214-468-8844
Selections
3 Years Super Lawyers
5 Years Rising Stars
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2024
- Rising Stars: 2018 - 2022
