Brian M. Andino

Brian M. Andino is an Associate with Gerson & Schwartz, P.A. He is dedicated to helping those who have been injured through the negligence of others or defective products, with a concentration in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, negligent security, and maritime and admiralty cases. Brian is originally from Brooklyn, New York, but moved to Florida at an early age. He is the son of two (2) Ecuadorian immigrants and he learned the value of hard work, compassion for others, and humility by watching his parents struggle to provide a living for himself and his older brother.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida International University and his Doctor of Law degree from the University of Miami School of Law. He had the honor of being a member of the University of Miami School of Law Trial Team and received graduation recognition for pro bono work from UM’s HOPE Public Interest Service Center. During law school, Brian worked as a judicial clerk for the Honorable Jacqueline Hogan-Scola, Dade County Circuit Court, and also worked as a Certified Legal Intern at the State Attorney’s Offices in both Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Prior to joining Gerson & Schwartz, P.A., Brian began his legal career as an Assistant State Attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where he worked for five (5) years at the Broward County State Attorney’s Office. During his tenure there, Brian prosecuted a variety of criminal charges, securing thousands of convictions through plea negotiations and jury trials. These included violent crimes punishable by life and capital offenses. Brian’s skills as a litigator and trial lawyer enabled him to be chosen as a prosecutor in the coveted Sexual Battery Unit. Through this unit, he continued to be an advocate for victims of sexual abuse and child molestation.

After leaving the State Attorney’s Office, Brian joined a nationally recognized plaintiff’s personal injury firm where Brian utilized his varied skills and talents acquired as a prosecutor to provide excellent representation to his clients in the civil sector of personal injury law, securing over millions of dollars for his clients during his time there. Brian continues to strive to provide the same level of service for his clients at Gerson & Schwartz, P.A., joining a team of experienced trial lawyers with the same dedication and drive to obtain the maximum possible results for their clients.

In his spare time, Brian enjoys exercising through running and weightlifting. He also relishes spending time with family and close friends by cheering on the University of Florida Gators and the New York Football Giants. Brian is bilingual and is fluent in both English and Spanish.