Atty. Andrew Paul 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.
Automobile Accidents And Injuries & More Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 16+ Years Experience
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About Andrew Paul McDevitt at a Glance
Andrew Paul McDevitt is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2010) and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (B.S. Mechanical, 2006). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco Marin County, Los Angeles County and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Andrew Paul 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
- Clients describe Andrew as compassionate, hard-working, creative and effective
- 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, invitation into Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi engineering honor societies, and acceptance into the Golden Key International Honor Society
- He was an active member of the Society of Automotive Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Mr. McDevitt was the first student to design and build carbon fiber wheels for the university's automotive racing team-Formula SAE
- Mr. McDevitt attended law school at UC Hastings, where he served as Executive Production Editor of the Hastings Science & Technology Law Journal
- He was also a member of the Hastings Trial Team
- Andrew helped lead the team to a First Place finish in the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Mock Trial Competition and to the semi-finals the California Association for Criminal Justice tournament
- During his final semester of law school, Mr. McDevitt served as a judicial extern to the Honorable A. James Robertson II of the San Francisco Superior Court
- At the Walkup firm, Mr. McDevitt utilizes his mechanical engineering background in the representation of both person injury and wrongful death clients
- He has participated in trial advocacy seminars sponsored by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, and the American Board of Trial Advocates
- Mr. McDevitt is one of several Walkup attorneys who coached the Lowell High School Mock Trial Team, helping them become San Francisco city champions and reach the state finals in 2012 and 2014
- He served as Secretary and Vice Chair on the Bar Association of San Francisco's Committee for the BASF Delegation to the California Conference of Bar Associations and is Chair of the Delegation for 2015
- He is also serving on the Executive Committee for the Bar Association of San Francisco's Barristers Litigation Section
Practice Areas Explained
Andrew Paul McDevitt's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Andrew Paul McDevitt handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Car Accidents in San Francisco
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Medical Malpractice in San Francisco
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Andrew Paul McDevitt is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in San Francisco
Andrew Paul McDevitt is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
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.
Andrew Paul McDevitt is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Andrew Paul 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 Paul McDevitt's practice in the field of car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and product liability.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Andrew Paul McDevitt brings 16+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, Andrew Paul 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 Paul 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 Paul McDevitt Handles in San Francisco
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Andrew Paul McDevitt has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Andrew Paul McDevitt directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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