Andrew H. Katon

Overview

Andrew Katon brings nearly three decades of litigation, business, and engineering experience to his legal practice. A seasoned litigation attorney, Andrew represents clients in complex business disputes including employment law, breach of contract, and premises liability, among others. He is admitted to practice in California and Texas state and federal courts and has extensive motion practice and trial experience.

Before entering the legal profession, Andrew worked as an engineer in the upstream oil and gas industry, with experience in Texas, California, and Alaska. His engineering and business work included challenging offshore and urban land-based environments, giving him a practical understanding of the technical, operational, and legal pressures his clients often face. Today, he draws on that background to evaluate legal disputes through both a legal and pragmatically focused lens, helping clients pursue efficient and effective solutions.

Andrew’s multidisciplinary experience allows him to understand not only the legal issues in a case, but also the real-world consequences behind them. Whether litigating a contested matter, advising on risk, or helping clients navigate contractual and employment-related challenges, he focuses on advancing his clients’ objectives while addressing the legal standards and strategic obstacles that shape each dispute.

Throughout his career as both an attorney and an engineer, Andrew has also conducted educational forums and seminars for client workforces, helping organizations better understand legal, operational, and compliance-related issues.

Experience

• Represented major US-based health care providers in workplace discrimination cases
• Represented former employees of California businesses in class action and PAGA wage and hour litigation
• Represented a major US-based pizza delivery company in personal injury lawsuits
• Represented Texas property owners in premises liability lawsuits

Honors, Publications, & Speeches

Honors

• Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America, Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Litigation - Labor and Employment, 2024-2027

Publications

• Author, “The Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements for Texas Employers,” Dallas Bar Association, HEADNOTES, July 2023
• Author, “Physician Liability for Failure to Stock Naloxone,” Missouri Medicine, July 2023

Presentations

• Panelist, National Association of Latino Healthcare Executives, “Dissecting California’s SB525,” panel discussion on the impact of California’s passage of a higher minimum wage law for employees of healthcare-related businesses