Andrew T. Coyle, Esq.
Andrew T. Coyle, Esq. is a highly skilled, respected, and dedicated attorney with deep roots in Syracuse, NY. With over a decade of experience, he has successfully represented hundreds of clients in both New York , New Jersey, and Federal Courts at all stages of litigation, including trials and appeals in high-stakes cases. Andrew is known for his diligence, strategic approach, and unwavering commitment to his clients.
Driven by a desire to serve his hometown, Andrew returned to Syracuse in 2020 and founded The Law Offices of Andrew T. Coyle in 2021. Through his firm, he has successfully represented a diverse range of individuals and businesses in trials and appeals, skillfully handling complex legal matters, including commercial disputes and contested divorces.
A graduate of Cornell University and Brooklyn Law School, Andrew began his legal career in Manhattan, NY. He earned a 4.0 GPA at Cornell, obtaining a B.S. in Industrial and Labor Relations, before graduating magna cum laude from Brooklyn Law School. During law school, he served as Associate Managing Editor of the Brooklyn Law Review.
Andrew’s extensive judicial experience sets him apart. He has served as a Judicial Clerk to both Federal and New York State Court Judges, including:
Hon. David Saxe, J.S.C., Appellate Division, First Department
Hon. Gabriel W. Gorenstein, M.J., Southern District of New York
Hon. Deborah A. Kaplan, J.S.C., New York County Supreme Court (Matrimonial & Domestic Relations)
His firsthand experience working alongside respected judges gives him a unique perspective and an edge in advocating for his clients.
After his judicial clerkships, Andrew joined prestigious Manhattan law firms, where he handled a diverse range of cases, including:
Pharmaceutical antitrust litigation in federal court
Commercial disputes between large landlords and tenants
Matrimonial and family law matters, including complex custody disputes
Grandparents’ rights and visitation cases
Groundbreaking legal issues involving non-biological, non-adoptive parents seeking custody and visitation
Andrew's legal expertise and dedication have earned him widespread recognition. Since 2018, he has been consistently selected to the Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of attorneys in New York State.
Through his deep legal knowledge, strategic advocacy, and commitment to justice, Andrew T. Coyle continues to provide exceptional representation to individuals, families, and businesses throughout New York.
Outside of his distinguished legal career, Andrew is a proud father of two daughters, whom he strives to inspire with principles of perseverance and compassion.
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Divorce Law
Custody
Child Support
Pre-nuptial and Post-nuptial Agreements
Appeals
Commercial Litigation
Contracts
Personal Injury
Family Court
Bankruptcy
Real Estate
Wills
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Brooklyn Law School, Juris Doctor, June 2012; Magna Cum Laude, Dean’s List (all semesters);
Awards: Prince Scholarship, Centennial Grant, Dean’s Merit, Charlotte B. & Morris Fishman Family Scholarship, Joseph J. Bernstein and Judge Jonas H. Bernstein Memorial Scholarship, American Bankruptcy Law Journal Student Prize;
Activities: Brooklyn Law Review: Associate Managing Editor 2011-2012; Legal Services of New York Bankruptcy Assistance Project, Court Advocates Project
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, Bachelor of Science, Industrial Labor Relations, January 2008; Honors: Dean’s List (all semesters)
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New York
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, New Jersey
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Selected to the New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars List from 2018 to 2024.
The New York Super Lawyers Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in the state. Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
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Prevailed in an appeal in the Appellate Division, First Department, of a decision denying a pre-answer motion to dismiss claims for tortious interference and unjust enrichment in an action brought by commercial real estate agents. See L.I. City Ventures LLC v. Sismanoglou, 158 A.D.3d 567 (1st Dep’t 2018). A favorable settlement was reached upon prevailing on the appeal.
Prevailed on a summary judgment motion resulting in the dismissal of breach of contract claims asserted by hospitality managers against the Time Hotel. See Bowery Hospitality Group LC v. Regency Rest. LLC, Index No. 653479/2016, 2019 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 6158 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty. Nov. 15, 2019).
Defeated a summary judgment motion and a motion to vacate an order on behalf of a condominium association in an action to recover homeowner association fees. See Board of Managers of the Fleur de Lis Condominium v. Cecelia Duque, Index No. 712793/2015 (Sup. Ct., Queens Cty. July 22, 2019).
Achieved a favorable settlement on behalf of the Plaza Hotel in a litigation against an industrial linen cleaner. See Long Island City Laundry v. Sahara Plaza, LLC, Index No. 650240/2016 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty.).
Represented the Plaza Hotel in connection with multiple disputes with commercial tenants.
Defeated an application for a Yellowstone Injunction in relation to a commercial landlord-tenant dispute. See Creative Eyewear, Inc. v. Metropolitan Two Realty LLC, Index No. 704311- 2017 (Sup. Ct., Queens Cty. July 7, 2017).
Obtained a preliminary injunction securing full satisfaction of any potential judgment in an intentional fraudulent conveyance action, which eventually resulted in a favorable settlement. See Warshaw Burstein v. Walter Melvin, Index No. 653391/2019 (Sup. Ct., N.Y. Cty. Dec. 24, 2019).
Achieved a favorable settlement for a real estate broker in a dispute over commissions with a real estate sales person. See Leben v. Delta Commercial Real Estate, Inc., Index No. 500252/2016 (Sup. Ct., Kings Cty.).
Prepared motion papers in support of habeas petitions on behalf of parents seeking to recover biological children who were improperly implanted into the wrong mother during IVF treatments.
Prepared motions on behalf of non-biological, non-adoptive putative parent seeking to establish standing for custody and visitation with a child.
In a pharmaceutical anti-trust case, successfully briefed and argued a motion to compel that resulted in a waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protection. In re Lidoderm Antitrust Litigation, 14-md-02521 (N.D. Cal.). Subsequent to this favorable decision, the case settled for $166 million.
Provided pro bono representation on behalf of a rabbi who was the victim of a hate crime.
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Article, Inside NY Limits on Creditor Use Of Confessions Of Judgment, Law360.com, https://www.law360.com/articles/1250645/inside-ny-limits-on-creditor-use-of-confessions-of-judgment (Mar. 9, 2020).
Written Materials for Continuing Legal Education Webinar, The Child’s Cell Phone: The Bane of Every Parent’s Existence, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, New York Chapter (May 18, 2020).
Note, Finding a Better Analogy for the Right of Publicity, 77 Brook. L. Rev. 1133 (2012).
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New York State Bar Association