Andrew D. Christoffel

Andrew D. Christoffel is an attorney at Bernick Lifson who advises clients on business law, real estate, banking, and litigation. Christoffel handles commercial, real estate, and business disputes while also counseling clients on general business and property matters. His practice combines transactional guidance with litigation experience, allowing him to consider how agreements and business decisions can affect later disputes. He focuses on practical legal strategies that account for client goals, costs, and commercial relationships.

Christoffel earned a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in 2016 and a B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2005. His legal and undergraduate education supports work involving contracts, business organizations, banking relationships, real estate, and civil litigation. His training helps him analyze legal documents, identify risks, and develop arguments when disputes arise. That foundation also supports his ability to counsel businesses before problems develop into formal litigation.

Christoffel’s practice includes business organization and representation, real estate law, and litigation. He handles commercial and real estate disputes while advising clients on general business issues and banking matters. His litigation approach emphasizes matching legal strategy to the client’s objectives and the economics of the dispute. By working on both transactions and contested matters, he can help clients structure relationships more carefully and respond effectively when contractual, property, or business conflicts emerge.

Andrew D. Christoffel combines business counseling with commercial and real estate litigation experience. Christoffel helps clients evaluate legal options, understand the practical cost of disputes, and pursue strategies aligned with broader business goals. His work across business organization, banking, real estate, and litigation gives him perspective on how legal decisions affect operations and commercial relationships. He provides practical guidance for clients seeking to complete transactions, resolve conflicts, and manage legal risk in ongoing business activities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Bernick Lifson, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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