Andrew R. Evans

Biography & Practice Distinctions

Andrew R. Evans is a civil trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in state and federal courts.

Andrew regularly represents clients in estate, trust and fiduciary litigation matters, including will contests, estate and trust administration issues and officer and director liability. He has prosecuted and defended cases involving officers and directors of companies, executors, administrators, trustees and financial advisors.

Andrew also has extensive experience in business and commercial litigation. He represents individuals and companies in matters involving breach of contract, tortious interference, loss of business opportunities, fraud, purchase and sale of assets, and covenants not to compete.

Andrew has tried many cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, transportation (railroad, trucking and automobile) and real estate disputes with favorable results. He also has extensive experience representing governmental entities such as cities, counties and law enforcement agencies in civil rights matters.

Admissions

• Texas State Courts (1996)
• U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (1997)

Education

• Texas Tech University School of Law, cum laude (1996)
• University of Texas, Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance (1993)

Awards & Recognition

• Texas Young Lawyers Association President’s Award of Merit (2005-2006)

Bar Memberships

• State Bar of Texas Litigation Section
• American Bar Association Litigation Section; Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section
• American Bar Foundation Fellow
• Texas Bar Foundation
  • Fellow
  • Nominating Chair for District 13 (2020-present)
• Amarillo Area Bar Foundation
  • President (2016-2019)
  • Board of Directors (2014-2019)
• Amarillo Area Bar Association
  • Board of Directors (2007-2009)
• Texas Young Lawyers Association
  • Board of Directors (2004-2006)

Professional Memberships & Activities

• Texas Association of Defense Counsel
• National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
• St Andrews Episcopal School, Director (2014-2016)