Andrew T.Stark
Associate
Commercial Litigation
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Andrew represents companies of all sizes, with a broad practice covering several areas of complex commercial litigation throughout all stages, including appeals.
More About Andrew
Andrew's practice covers a broad range of complex commercial litigation, primarily representing corporations and their directors and officers in all stages of litigation, including appeals. Andrew is a member of several groups within the Litigation Department: Commercial Litigation; Distribution and Franchise Litigation and Counseling; Securities and Financial Litigation; Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes; and Consumer Financial Services Litigation.
In Andrew's Securities and Financial Litigation practice, he advises and defends corporations, officers, and directors in connection with securities litigation, SEC investigations, shareholder derivative actions, merger and acquisition disputes, and other complex commercial disputes.
As a member of the Franchise & Distribution group, Andrew represented franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors in litigation concerning franchising systems and distribution networks. He also represents various automotive manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealership termination, warranties and services, and antitrust matters.
Andrew's trade secret practice includes counseling clients on the enforceability of restrictive covenant agreements, and when necessary, prosecuting claims in state and federal courts against former employees accused of misappropriating trade secrets and violating contractual obligations. He stays up to date on all new developments in this space and regularly contributes to Seyfarth's Trading Secrets blog.
Andrew also represents international clients in the US and domestic clients abroad, requiring him to navigate foreign litigation procedures and privacy laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
Andrew delivers legal services on time and on budget, frequently using advanced technology to increase efficiency, including the use of computer-assisted learning programs to make the discovery process as efficient as possible.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpí in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Before clerking in the US District Court, Andrew clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. McDonald in the Connecticut Supreme Court. These experiences gave him unparalleled exposure to the inner workings of the judicial systems, and practice distilling complex legal matters into judicial opinions at the state supreme court and federal trial court levels.
Andrew has an active pro bono practice, in which he counsels a nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He has also represented a housing cooperative advocacy group and a nonprofit education organization dedicated to students and schools in high-need communities across the US.
Andrew is proud to work with an incredibly talented and diverse group of people in Seyfarth's Litigation group. His team provides top-notch legal representation, while staying up to date on the ever-changing societal and legal norms.
In Andrew's Securities and Financial Litigation practice, he advises and defends corporations, officers, and directors in connection with securities litigation, SEC investigations, shareholder derivative actions, merger and acquisition disputes, and other complex commercial disputes.
As a member of the Franchise & Distribution group, Andrew represented franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors in litigation concerning franchising systems and distribution networks. He also represents various automotive manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealership termination, warranties and services, and antitrust matters.
Andrew's trade secret practice includes counseling clients on the enforceability of restrictive covenant agreements, and when necessary, prosecuting claims in state and federal courts against former employees accused of misappropriating trade secrets and violating contractual obligations. He stays up to date on all new developments in this space and regularly contributes to Seyfarth's Trading Secrets blog.
Andrew also represents international clients in the US and domestic clients abroad, requiring him to navigate foreign litigation procedures and privacy laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
Andrew delivers legal services on time and on budget, frequently using advanced technology to increase efficiency, including the use of computer-assisted learning programs to make the discovery process as efficient as possible.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpí in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Before clerking in the US District Court, Andrew clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. McDonald in the Connecticut Supreme Court. These experiences gave him unparalleled exposure to the inner workings of the judicial systems, and practice distilling complex legal matters into judicial opinions at the state supreme court and federal trial court levels.
Andrew has an active pro bono practice, in which he counsels a nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He has also represented a housing cooperative advocacy group and a nonprofit education organization dedicated to students and schools in high-need communities across the US.
Andrew is proud to work with an incredibly talented and diverse group of people in Seyfarth's Litigation group. His team provides top-notch legal representation, while staying up to date on the ever-changing societal and legal norms.
- JD, Suffolk University Law School
Summa cum laude
Suffolk University Law Review, editor - BA, University of Vermont
- Massachusetts
- New York
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- Co-Author, “Federal Court Rejects Defend Trade Secrets Act Whistleblower Immunity Defense on a Motion to Dismiss and Orders Employee to Return Stolen Trade Secrets,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2016)
- Co-Author, “CFTC Proposes New Rule Allowing it to Obtain Trading Firm’s Trade Secrets Without Due Process,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 10, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Rejects Foreign Employee’s Attempt to Avoid Forum Selection Clause on Grounds He Signed Under Duress Upon Arriving in U.S.,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Oct 24, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Delaware Chancery Court Further Extends Stockholder Cleansing Effect in Two-Step Mergers Under Section 251(h),” Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Quarterly Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 2016)
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"(Andrew's) work is uniformly praised by all he's worked with as superior in quality, on time, well written, and well analyzed." —Client feedback
"(Andrew) consistently performs excellent work and he has an almost cyborg-like stamina under intense pressure," and is "incredibly responsive." —Client feedback
"Andrew is very reliable and enthusiastic." —Client feedback
Andrew represents companies of all sizes, with a broad practice covering several areas of complex commercial litigation throughout all stages, including appeals.
More About Andrew
Andrew's practice covers a broad range of complex commercial litigation, primarily representing corporations and their directors and officers in all stages of litigation, including appeals. Andrew is a member of several groups within the Litigation Department: Commercial Litigation; Distribution and Franchise Litigation and Counseling; Securities and Financial Litigation; Trade Secrets, Computer Fraud & Non-Competes; and Consumer Financial Services Litigation.
In Andrew's Securities and Financial Litigation practice, he advises and defends corporations, officers, and directors in connection with securities litigation, SEC investigations, shareholder derivative actions, merger and acquisition disputes, and other complex commercial disputes.
As a member of the Franchise & Distribution group, Andrew represented franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors in litigation concerning franchising systems and distribution networks. He also represents various automotive manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealership termination, warranties and services, and antitrust matters.
Andrew's trade secret practice includes counseling clients on the enforceability of restrictive covenant agreements, and when necessary, prosecuting claims in state and federal courts against former employees accused of misappropriating trade secrets and violating contractual obligations. He stays up to date on all new developments in this space and regularly contributes to Seyfarth's Trading Secrets blog.
Andrew also represents international clients in the US and domestic clients abroad, requiring him to navigate foreign litigation procedures and privacy laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
Andrew delivers legal services on time and on budget, frequently using advanced technology to increase efficiency, including the use of computer-assisted learning programs to make the discovery process as efficient as possible.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpí in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Before clerking in the US District Court, Andrew clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. McDonald in the Connecticut Supreme Court. These experiences gave him unparalleled exposure to the inner workings of the judicial systems, and practice distilling complex legal matters into judicial opinions at the state supreme court and federal trial court levels.
Andrew has an active pro bono practice, in which he counsels a nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He has also represented a housing cooperative advocacy group and a nonprofit education organization dedicated to students and schools in high-need communities across the US.
Andrew is proud to work with an incredibly talented and diverse group of people in Seyfarth's Litigation group. His team provides top-notch legal representation, while staying up to date on the ever-changing societal and legal norms.
In Andrew's Securities and Financial Litigation practice, he advises and defends corporations, officers, and directors in connection with securities litigation, SEC investigations, shareholder derivative actions, merger and acquisition disputes, and other complex commercial disputes.
As a member of the Franchise & Distribution group, Andrew represented franchisors, manufacturers, and distributors in litigation concerning franchising systems and distribution networks. He also represents various automotive manufacturers in disputes with dealers in cases involving dealership termination, warranties and services, and antitrust matters.
Andrew's trade secret practice includes counseling clients on the enforceability of restrictive covenant agreements, and when necessary, prosecuting claims in state and federal courts against former employees accused of misappropriating trade secrets and violating contractual obligations. He stays up to date on all new developments in this space and regularly contributes to Seyfarth's Trading Secrets blog.
Andrew also represents international clients in the US and domestic clients abroad, requiring him to navigate foreign litigation procedures and privacy laws, including the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation.
Andrew delivers legal services on time and on budget, frequently using advanced technology to increase efficiency, including the use of computer-assisted learning programs to make the discovery process as efficient as possible.
Prior to joining the firm, Andrew served as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Gustavo A. Gelpí in the US District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Before clerking in the US District Court, Andrew clerked for the Honorable Andrew J. McDonald in the Connecticut Supreme Court. These experiences gave him unparalleled exposure to the inner workings of the judicial systems, and practice distilling complex legal matters into judicial opinions at the state supreme court and federal trial court levels.
Andrew has an active pro bono practice, in which he counsels a nonprofit organization that assists victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. He has also represented a housing cooperative advocacy group and a nonprofit education organization dedicated to students and schools in high-need communities across the US.
Andrew is proud to work with an incredibly talented and diverse group of people in Seyfarth's Litigation group. His team provides top-notch legal representation, while staying up to date on the ever-changing societal and legal norms.
- JD, Suffolk University Law School
Summa cum laude
Suffolk University Law Review, editor - BA, University of Vermont
- Massachusetts
- New York
Related News & Insights
-
Blog Post
Dec 10, 2019
Supreme Court of Kentucky Rules That Firms May Require Lawyers to Sign Non-Solicitation Agreements That Exempt Legal Work
-
Blog Post
Nov 5, 2019
Rhode Island Joins the Fray, Passing Legislation that Restricts the Use of Non-Compete Agreements for Certain Low-Wage Workers
-
Legal Update
Jun 4, 2019
Chancery Court Finds Merger Agreement’s “No Use” Provision Preserves Seller’s Privilege
-
Blog Post
May 15, 2019
Washington State Governor Signs Law Severely Limiting Non-Competes
- American Bar Association
- Boston Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
- Co-Author, "Chancery Court Finds Merger Agreement’s “No Use” Provision Preserves Seller’s Privilege," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (June 4, 2019)
- Co-Author, "Washington State Governor Signs Law Severely Limiting Non-Competes," One Minute Memo, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 15, 2019)
- Co-Author, “Strategies for Enforcing Compliance with Trade Secret Injunctions, Restraining Orders, and Other Remedial Orders,” AIPLA Annual Meeting, October 25-27, 2018
- Co-Author, “D.C. Circuit Questions English’s Standing to Challenge CFPB Control,” Consumer Class Defense Blog, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 13, 2018)
- Co-Author, “Start-Up Car Companies Clash in Electrifying Trade Secrets Case,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (February 5, 2018)
- Co-Author, “Massachusetts Legislature Schedules Hearing on Non-Compete Reform,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (October 3, 2017)
- Co-Author, “The Third Circuit Addresses the Defend Trade Secrets Act and Appears to Have Applied the Inevitable Disclosure Doctrine,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 11, 2017)
- Co-Author, “ABA Encourages Encryption of Emails When Transmitting Confidential Client Information,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 22, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Will The Massachusetts Legislature Finally Be Able To Keep Its New Year’s Resolution to Pass Non-Compete Reform?” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (January 25, 2017)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Rejects Defend Trade Secrets Act Whistleblower Immunity Defense on a Motion to Dismiss and Orders Employee to Return Stolen Trade Secrets,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (December 19, 2016)
- Co-Author, “CFTC Proposes New Rule Allowing it to Obtain Trading Firm’s Trade Secrets Without Due Process,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (November 10, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Federal Court Rejects Foreign Employee’s Attempt to Avoid Forum Selection Clause on Grounds He Signed Under Duress Upon Arriving in U.S.,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (Oct 24, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Delaware Chancery Court Further Extends Stockholder Cleansing Effect in Two-Step Mergers Under Section 251(h),” Securities and Corporate Governance Litigation Quarterly Newsletter, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 2016)
- Co-Author, “Two New England States Pass Legislation Restricting Physician Non-Competes,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (August 22, 2016)
- Co-Author, “Massachusetts Court Holds Do Not Even Attempt to Call Massachusetts Consumers More Than Twice in a 7-Day Period to Collect Their Delinquent Debts,” Retail Detail, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (July 18, 2016)
- Co-Author, “White House Issues a Call to Arms With Respect to Non-Competes,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (May 6, 2016)
- Co-Author, “U.S. Treasury Department Suggests That Non-Compete Reform is Necessary,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 28, 2016)
- Co-Author, “You Can’t Put Lipstick on This Pig: Beauty Company’s Non-Compete Deemed Unenforceable,” Trading Secrets, Seyfarth Shaw LLP (April 7, 2016)
"(Andrew's) work is uniformly praised by all he's worked with as superior in quality, on time, well written, and well analyzed." —Client feedback
"(Andrew) consistently performs excellent work and he has an almost cyborg-like stamina under intense pressure," and is "incredibly responsive." —Client feedback
"Andrew is very reliable and enthusiastic." —Client feedback