Spicer Rudstrom, PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of Andrew Firkins to partner. This well-deserved recognition comes after eight years of dedicated service in our Knoxville office, where Andrew has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal skill and commitment to his clients. “Andrew Firkins’ promotion to partner is a direct result of his hard work, legal acumen, and unwavering dedication to the firm and its clients,” said Managing Partner Clint Woodfin.
From History to Law
Born in New York City and raised in the suburbs of New Jersey, Andrew’s academic journey started at Manhattan College. There, he earned a bachelor’s degree in history, honing the research and critical thinking skills that would later define his legal career.
He enrolled at Pace University School of Law in White Plains, New York, in the summer of 2008. While pursuing his Juris Doctor, he continued to work as a law clerk for a large, full-service law firm in Hackensack, New Jersey, seamlessly blending his academic studies with real-world application. After earning his Juris Doctorate, he became an associate in the firm’s insurance coverage and defense practice group, launching his career as an attorney.
A Key Contributor in Tennessee
In late 2014, Andrew and his family relocated to Knoxville. After a period working for a mortgage company, he found his professional home at Spicer Rudstrom, joining the firm as an associate in 2017. Over the past eight years, he has become an integral part of the Knoxville team and a trusted advisor to his clients.
Focusing on a diverse range of civil matters, Andrew’s key practice areas include:
Construction Law
Insurance Defense Litigation
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Transportation Law
A Respected Member of the Legal Community
Andrew’s legal credentials extend across multiple jurisdictions. He is admitted to practice in the state courts of Tennessee and New Jersey. His federal admissions include the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, enabling him to represent clients at multiple levels of the judicial system.
He is also an active member of the legal community, holding memberships in the Knoxville Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and Hamilton Burnett American Inn of Court.
Andrew dedicates time to volunteering with “Wills for Heroes”, offering free wills and other essential documents to law enforcement officers. He is also passionate about legal education and mentorship, regularly contributing as a volunteer for the annual mock trial competition organized by the Young Lawyers Division of the Knoxville Bar Association.
Please join us in congratulating Andrew on this tremendous and well-deserved achievement. We look forward to his continued leadership and contributions to the success of Spicer Rudstrom for many years to come.