Andrea Fair
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Intellectual Property Litigation Attorney in Longview, TX
Andrea Fair joined Ward, Smith & Hill in 2016 after practicing complex commercial litigation in Houston for five years, where her practice focused on patent infringement, construction disputes, and insurance coverage and defense work. With Ward, Smith & Hill, Ms. Fair has continued to expand her courtroom experience and developed into a standout trial lawyer. Since 2016, she has tried six cases, including serving as lead trial counsel, picking the jury, examining and cross-examining fact and expert witnesses, and handling closing argument. She also regularly prepares briefing and handles oral argument on pre-trial, discovery, and post-trial motions.
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About Andrea Fair
First Admitted: 2011
Professional Webpage: https://wsfirm.com/attorneys/andrea-l-fair-2/
Honors/Awards
- Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021-2022, BL Rankings
- Texas Rising Stars by Thomson Reuters, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, Thomson Reuters, 2021
Educational Background
- While in law school, Ms. Fair was honored as a member of the Order of Barristers, a member of the Order of the Coif, and a 2011 Chancellor. She also served as the Administrative Editor of the Texas Law Review, the Executive Director of the Texas Law Review Association, the Moot Court Director of the Board of Advocates and the Chair of the Student Recruitment and Orientation Committee.
- Ms. Fair graduated Phi Beta Kappa with highest honors from The University of Texas at Austin in 2007 with a degree in Economics and Spanish Teaching. Ms. Fair earned her law degree with High Honors from The University of Texas School of Law in 2011.
Bar/Professional Activity
- Ms. Fair is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Western, Northern and Southern Districts. She is a member of the Bar Association for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas and a member of the Gregg County Bar Association.
Last Updated: 9/17/2021