Kimberly A. Andrade

Kimberly A. Andrade is a partner at Hirsch Andrade, LLP, where she represents clients in personal injury and wrongful death cases across Connecticut. Her practice includes automobile accidents, slip and fall claims, pedestrian injuries, dog bites, dram shop liability, medical malpractice, and defective products. Since 2006, she has exclusively advocated for injured individuals and their families, achieving favorable results through negotiation, settlement, and trial advocacy.

Andrade earned her J.D. from Quinnipiac University School of Law with a Certificate in Health Law and was recognized for her advocacy on behalf of the disabled. She also holds a B.S. from Southern Connecticut State University, graduating cum laude, and an R.N. diploma from Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing. Licensed as a registered nurse since 1994, she combines her medical training and legal education to bring unique insight to complex injury and malpractice cases.

Andrade is admitted to practice in Connecticut, New York, and the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. She began her legal career as a judicial law clerk for the Connecticut Superior Court, assisting judges with legal research and drafting decisions. She later worked at a nationally recognized defense firm, where she litigated malpractice, negligence, and insurance matters before joining the predecessor of Hirsch Andrade, LLP, in 2006 to focus entirely on plaintiff representation.

Kimberly A. Andrade’s dual background as both a nurse and an attorney provides a clear advantage in medical litigation. She has successfully examined and cross-examined experts across fields such as neurology, oncology, orthopedics, cardiology, and emergency medicine. Through this experience, she delivers strong, evidence-based advocacy that addresses both the medical and legal aspects of each case, ensuring clients receive the knowledgeable representation they deserve.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hirsch Andrade, LLP
• Member, Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, Bridgeport Bar Association
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut
• New York

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law
  JD with Health Law Certificate
• Southern Connecticut State University
  BS with Cum Laude
• Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing
  Registered Nurse (RN)

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