John C. Andrade

John C. Andrade is a director at Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, P.A. in Delaware. He practices in product liability, environmental law, intellectual property, and civil litigation. His work brings together legal and technical issues, particularly in matters involving products, environmental requirements, and technology. He represents clients in disputes and regulatory matters where scientific, engineering, business, or patent-related considerations may be important to understanding the facts and legal issues.

Andrade earned a J.D. from Widener University School of Law, Wilmington, Delaware in 1978, an M.B.A. from the University of Delaware in 1978, and a B.S.Ch.E. from the University of Connecticut in 1973. His combined training in chemical engineering, business, and law provides a technical foundation for handling environmental, product liability, intellectual property, and commercial disputes.

Andrade joined hius current practice in 1987 and has developed a practice that includes civil litigation as well as regulatory and intellectual property matters. He is admitted in Delaware and Connecticut and has also been admitted to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. His experience allows him to address cases that cross legal, technical, and commercial disciplines.

John C. Andrade brings a professional background that is particularly suited to matters where legal analysis must be informed by scientific or business concepts. He works with clients on disputes and regulatory concerns involving products, environmental law, intellectual property, and related commercial issues. His multidisciplinary education helps him assess complicated factual records and communicate technical subjects in a practical legal framework. This background supports careful analysis, clear communication, and practical decision-making for clients.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, P.A.
• Member, Delaware State Bar Association
• President, July June, Kent County Bar Association (2003)
• Member, Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, American Association of Justice
• Chairman, Technical Steering Committee, Army Creek
• Past Chairman, Delaware Sand and Gravel Steering Committee

Licensed State

• Delaware

Education

• Widener University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Delaware
  Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• University of Connecticut
  B.S. (ChemicalEngineering)

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