Andrew Avram

Bio

Andrew Avram is a Raleigh native and experienced attorney who represents individuals and families in complex, high-stakes civil litigation. His practice focuses on catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, with particular experience representing victims of sexual assault, individuals injured in serious trucking accidents, and clients in complex products liability cases against automobile manufacturers. Andrew also has substantial experience handling cases involving car accidents, medical malpractice, workplace and construction accidents, environmental contamination, and employment law.

As Head of Intake, Andrew is a key part of the Edwards Kirby team. In that role, he works directly with many of the firm’s newest clients from the time they first contact the firm and serves as the firm’s primary point of contact for attorneys seeking to refer cases to Edwards Kirby. Andrew works closely with referring attorneys to evaluate potential cases and ensure that referred clients receive prompt and careful attention. He understands that clients often come to Edwards Kirby during some of the most difficult periods of their lives and takes pride in making sure they receive the attention they need from the outset, understand the legal process and what to expect, and have an advocate committed to obtaining the justice they deserve.

Andrew is a fourth-generation attorney from Raleigh, North Carolina. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Andrew worked in sales and marketing in Washington, D.C. for several years before following in his family’s footsteps and pursuing a career in law. He earned his law degree from Emory University School of Law, where he graduated with honors. Andrew then returned to Raleigh and began his legal career in the general liability and medical malpractice groups of a respected insurance defense firm. He later practiced at an elite defense firm, where he primarily litigated claims involving sexual harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and business disputes. Andrew joined Edwards Kirby in 2020, bringing his defense-side experience to the representation of individuals and families in complex civil litigation.

Andrew’s background and skill set make him a strong advocate for individuals and families seeking compensation through the civil justice system. Having represented defendants in personal injury, medical malpractice, employment, and other complex civil litigation, Andrew developed extensive knowledge of how insurance companies, corporations, and their attorneys investigate, evaluate, and defend significant claims. He now uses that experience to anticipate defense strategies and develop cases from the outset. Andrew takes particular pride in approaching complex cases creatively—looking beyond the most obvious theory of liability to identify additional responsible parties, viable claims, and legal theories that might otherwise be overlooked. This approach allows him to develop difficult cases from multiple angles and pursue every appropriate avenue of recovery for his clients.

Andrew cares deeply about the individuals and families he represents. He approaches each case with the level of attention he would expect if he were in his client’s position and prides himself on being responsive, thorough, and accessible throughout the litigation process.

Throughout his legal career, Andrew has developed extensive litigation and courtroom experience in state and federal courts. He has successfully represented clients at trial, in arbitration proceedings, administrative hearings, and other contested proceedings. His practice includes complex cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, sexual assault, commercial trucking accidents, and defective automobiles and automotive safety systems. Andrew also oversees Edwards Kirby’s Camp Lejeune litigation, where he is primarily responsible for managing the firm’s efforts on behalf of individuals and families affected by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

Andrew is an active member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice, the American Association for Justice, the Wake County Bar Association, and the North Carolina Bar Association. He is also an active member of Christ Church. Outside of practicing law, Andrew enjoys playing golf, surfing, and nearly anything outdoors.

Andrew lives in Raleigh with his wife, Myers, their son, Craft, and their daughter, Mary Lane.

Notable Cases

• $12,100,000 recovery — 74-year-old man paralyzed in a motor vehicle collision due to an automotive defect.
• $2,510,000 settlement — Mother and daughter injured by a drunk driver.
• $2,350,000 settlement — Family awarded damages after nondisclosure during the adoption process resulted in the assault and abuse of their young daughter.
• $1,750,000 settlement — Minor child and parents after the child suffered severe fall-related injuries at an outdoor rock-climbing camp.
• $1,500,000 settlement — Woman sexually assaulted during a massage at a large-chain establishment.
• $750,000 settlement — Woman sexually assaulted during a massage at a large-chain establishment.
• $600,000 settlement — Motorcycle rider struck by a vehicle.
• $485,000 settlement — Man injured at a fitness facility when defective gym equipment fell on him during a workout.

Education

• Emory University School of Law, J.D. (2016)
  • Graduated with Honors
• University of Georgia, B.A. in Political Science (2010)

Awards

• 2026 Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
  • Labor and Employment Law – Employee
  • Labor and Employment Law – Management
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• 2025 Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”
  • Labor and Employment Law – Employee
  • Labor and Employment Law – Management
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Super Lawyers: North Carolina Rising Stars (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025)
• 2024 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”
  • Labor and Employment Law – Employee
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• 2023 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch”
  • Labor and Employment Law – Management
  • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• 2022 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” (Labor and Employment Law)
• North Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star (2022)
• 2021 Best Lawyers in America “Ones to Watch” (Labor and Employment Law)

Bar & Court Memberships

• North Carolina
• U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of North Carolina
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit

Practice Areas

• Personal Injury
• Birth Injury
• Car Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Wrongful Death