Atty. Andrew P. McDevitt
Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents. He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property.
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA
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About Andrew P. McDevitt at a Glance
Andrew P. McDevitt is a personal injury and product liability attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. Educated at University of California Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew P. McDevitt
- Andrew’s practice focuses on wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases resulting from dangerous products, police shootings, ski accidents, medical malpractice, big-rig collisions, and automobile/motorcycle accidents
- He also handles cases involving negligent security, premises liability, and dangerous conditions of property
- Andrew graduated magna cum laude with a degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
- He received numerous academic honors, including being named to the President’s List, the Dean’s List, an invitation into Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi engineering honor societies, and acceptance into the Golden Key International Honor Society
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew P. McDevitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew P. McDevitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Personal Injury in San Francisco
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in San Francisco
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Francisco
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 San Francisco 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 venue, 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.
San Francisco Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Francisco-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Andrew P. McDevitt
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Andrew P. McDevitt's practice in the field of personal injury and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury and product liability, Andrew P. McDevitt can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Andrew P. McDevitt attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Andrew P. McDevitt Handles in San Francisco
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