Andrew G. Celli, Jr.

Andrew G. Celli, Jr. brings more than three decades of experience handling constitutional, civil rights, and commercial disputes across the country. He represents individuals, public officials, and institutions navigating high-impact matters involving government action, public policy, and major organizational conflicts. His work includes trial and appellate advocacy in cases affecting speech, voting, discrimination, and governmental authority.

Andrew earned his early academic degree in Nuclear Engineering (BS) from North Carolina State College before completing his Juris Doctor at Duquesne University. These academic foundations supported his ability to address technically complex cases, institutional disputes, and constitutional questions. His education contributed to the analytical and practical depth he applies in litigation involving major public and private stakeholders.

Andrew has spent years advocating in First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment matters, securing ballot access for presidential candidates, challenging regulations affecting speech, and litigating disputes involving municipal legislative bodies. He handled precedent-setting cases, including actions involving police practices, voting access, and major constitutional controversies. His high-profile matters include representing families affected by the PanAm Flight 103 bombing, serving as counsel in litigation related to nationally known public figures, and leading class actions enforcing public access rights and contractual obligations tied to major New York institutions.

Andrew regularly guides public officials through investigations and constitutional issues, including Attorneys General, city mayors, and state agency leaders. He also provides ethics and lobbying compliance counsel for regulated professionals. His work in commercial matters covers disputes involving partnerships, unfair competition, internal corporate investigations, and negotiations with government entities, representing major organizations in areas ranging from publishing to housing development.

Andrew G. Celli, Jr. has also been appointed to significant public service roles, including leading the Civil Rights Bureau for the New York State Attorney General and serving on statewide ethics and lobbying commissions. His recognition includes designation as a Super Lawyer and selection to Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers list.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Emery Celli Brinckerhoff Abady Ward & Maazel LLP
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• New York University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Hobart College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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