About Andrew Francis
Andrew Francis Lavadera earned his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law. He moved from law school into practice in the New York and New Jersey legal communities. Those jurisdictions are where he holds admission and where he has built his professional life.
Early in his career he focused on gaining courtroom experience and learning the mechanics of litigation. He has worked on matters that required both written advocacy and in-person representation. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and attentive in client conferences. He is accustomed to juggling case preparation, discovery, and negotiation, and he approaches each file with careful attention to procedure.
Over time Lavadera expanded his skill set to include client counseling and case strategy. He has handled complex scheduling and motion practice and contributed to trial preparation. He aims to make legal processes clearer for clients, explaining options and next steps in direct terms. He also spends time staying current on changes in procedural rules and jurisdictional developments in New York and New Jersey.
In 2026 he is based at Cellino Law. There he practices alongside other attorneys in a firm setting, coordinating with colleagues and staff on litigation matters originating in both states where he is licensed. His work at the firm involves managing cases from intake through resolution, preparing pleadings, and representing clients in court when necessary. He is known for methodical file management and for preparing detailed work product that supports hearings and settlement talks.
Outside the courtroom he maintains professional ties within the two-state bar communities. He attended Seton Hall for his law degree and continues to draw on that legal education when handling procedural and substantive questions. He approaches each matter analytically, aiming to offer clients clear, practical options rooted in the law.
As a licensed attorney in New York and New Jersey, Lavadera organizes his practice to serve clients across both states and currently concentrates his practice on matters arising in those jurisdictions at Cellino Law.
