About Gary Paul

Gary Paul Andre is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1983 and holds bar number 108172. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Andre is a Senior Associate at Pearlman, Borska & Wax, a law firm specializing in workers' compensation law. The firm's office is located at 15910 Ventura Boulevard, 18th Floor, Encino, California 91436. He has been practicing law for over 40 years, serving clients throughout California.

Mr. Andre earned his Juris Doctor degree from San Fernando Valley College of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Michigan State University. Specific details about his undergraduate degree and graduation year are not readily available. During his time at San Fernando Valley College of Law, he focused on courses related to workers' compensation and employment law, laying the foundation for his future practice.

Mr. Andre concentrates his practice in the area of workers' compensation law. He represents employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators in defending claims throughout California. His work encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, negotiations, and trials. He has experience in handling complex multi-party and multi-jurisdictional issues, particularly in defending professional sports claims involving organizations such as the NHL, NFL, NBA, WNBA, Major League Baseball, Major League Soccer, and the Harlem Globetrotters.

Throughout his career, Mr. Andre has handled cases in various courts across California, including the Superior Courts and Workers' Compensation Appeals Boards. He has represented clients in numerous hearings and trials, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of workers' compensation law. His extensive experience has equipped him to navigate the complexities of defending employers and insurance carriers in diverse legal scenarios.

Mr. Andre is an active member of the California Lawyers Association and its Workers' Compensation Law Section. He has been defending employers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators throughout the State of California since 1987. In addition to his legal practice, he has played and coached youth ice hockey teams for six decades, providing him with unique insights into defending professional sports claims. He is fluent in English and has a working knowledge of Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse clientele effectively.

Education

Michigan State Univ

Undergraduate Degree

San Fernando Valley College of Law

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Superior Court of California State Trial Court
Workers' Compensation Appeals Board

Types of Cases Handled

workers' compensation

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 15910 Ventura Boulevard 18th Floor Encino CA 91436