Atty. Andrew Daniel Butzen

Atty. Andrew Daniel Butzen

Andrew Butzen is committed to protecting employee rights and has extensive experience representing workers in court and arbitration. His practice covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related claims.

Gardena Gardena 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Andrew Daniel Butzen at a glance

Andrew Daniel Butzen is a Partner based in Gardena, California, practicing at Cummings & Franck, P.C.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California (2021). Educated at University of Illinois at Chicago (J.D. Magna, 2021) and University of Southern California (M.M. Loyola, 2017). Serands clients in Gardena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Andrew Butzen is committed to protecting employee rights and has extensive experience representing workers in court and arbitration
  • His practice covers discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and other employment-related claims
  • On a daily basis, he manages all phases of employment litigation, from initial client intake through drafting complaints, building discovery, seeking and enforcing discovery orders, arguing hearings, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial
  • Known for a relentless litigation style, Mr. Butzen has helped secure multiple favorable results for Cummings & Franck clients, including several seven-figure settlements
  • He earned his J.D. from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, graduating in the top 3% of his class, and received five CALI awards for the highest grades in his courses
  • In law school, he served as Editor-in-Chief of the UIC Review of Intellectual Property Law and held a leadership role on the Moot Court Executive Board
  • Before law, Mr. Butzen was a decorated classical guitarist and earned a master’s degree in music from USC’s Thornton School of Music
  • He received his undergraduate degree from Loyola Marymount University, where he dedicated 400+ hours to serving people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles
  • He lives in Pasadena with his wife and, outside work, enjoys history and plays in an adult baseball league

Practice Areas Explained

Andrew Daniel Butzen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Daniel Butzen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wrongful Termination

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Andrew Daniel Butzen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Andrew Daniel Butzen is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gardena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Andrew Daniel Butzen

Where is Andrew Daniel Butzen's law office located?
Andrew Daniel Butzen's law practice is located in Gardena, California. The firm is Cummings & Franck, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Andrew Daniel Butzen handle?
Andrew Daniel Butzen focuses on wrongful termination, employment, wage & hour, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Andrew Daniel Butzen practiced law?
Andrew Daniel Butzen has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
Where did Andrew Daniel Butzen go to law school?
Andrew Daniel Butzen earned their education at (J.D. Magna, 2021); (M.M. Loyola, 2017).
How can I contact Andrew Daniel Butzen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Magna
University of Illinois at Chicago
- 2021
M.M. Loyola
University of Southern California
- 2017

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2021

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