Andrew S. Escher
Let’s get it right the first time.
Contact: P /612.604.6445E /[email protected]
Administrative Contact: Sherry Ernster P /612.604.6636E /[email protected]
Education
University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2019
- Staff member, Minnesota Law Review
University of Wisconsin, B.A., History and Political Science, 2014
Bar Admissions
Minnesota, 2019
U.S. District Court, D. Minn.
U.S. District Court, D. Colo., 2022
U.S. Federal Court, Colo.
My Approach
One of the greatest parts of my role as an attorney is listening to a client’s problem and breaking it down into the legal questions involved. I use that knowledge to dig into what the text says, as well as how it has actually been interpreted by the courts. Finally, I compile all that information and apply to the situation at hand, so that I can work with my client to develop a solution that will benefit their needs. I’m a stickler for the details, and work hard to analyze all aspects of a matter to best position the client for success.
Outside of work, I enjoy playing basketball, and recently completed the Twin Cities Marathon. I’m originally from Wisconsin, but am learning to enjoy cheering for the local teams.
Practice Areas
Practicing Business & Commercial Litigation
My Experience
I represent clients in a range of litigation matters, and have experience in industries such as health care, insurance, and others, doing legal research and analysis, and preparing court filings. Prior to joining the firm, I worked in the legal office for a hospital system in Wisconsin, was a research assistant for Professor John Matheson, and served as a judicial extern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Becky Thorson.
Representative Matters
- Represented an insurer in a multi-million dollar policy dispute concerning coverage of losses caused by defectively manufactured chemicals.
- Assisted a client in obtaining the return of property that had been stolen by an employee and then seized by police as evidence.
- Advised an insurer regarding coverage obligations under commercial general liability policy in response to State officials making document requests
- Obtained a court order restricting a competitor from poaching our client’s employees or customers, following the purchase of a rival’s business
- Served as a member of the team that achieved the successful defense of a client against extensive claims of trade secret infringement
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a client in connection with a former employee’s claim of being fired in violation of the Minnesota Human Rights Act
- Represented a nationwide recycling company in a suit claiming that one of its plants created a nuisance.
- Argued before the judge at summary judgment hearing and obtained dismissal of claims made by an ex-customer of fraud, and negligent supervision.
Practicing Trust, Estate & Fiduciary Litigation and Dispute Resolution
My Experience
I represent individual and corporate trustees, beneficiaries, and heirs, in contested trust, estate, and probate matters, and disputes concerning fiduciary duties, challenges to wills, and related probate and trust issues.
Representative Matters
- Represented trustee in lawsuit with co-trustee regarding administration of trust and probate of will following settlor’s death.
- Represented trustee in trustee in lawsuit regarding administration of trust and disbursement of funds from trust.
- Represented beneficiaries in dispute regarding changes to estate plan and potential undue influence.
Also experienced in
Coverage Litigation & Counseling
Shareholder Disputes
Employment Litigation
Honors & Awards
MSBA North Star Lawyer
Pro Bono Service, 2019
Rising Stars
Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2025