Andrew J. Luca, esquire
Experience
Drew’s representation of his clients’ interests extends beyond professional malpractice and consumer fraud actions. His practice covers administrative and regulatory compliance and appearing before various Governmental Agencies including the Department of Banking and Insurance and the New Jersey Real Estate Commission. Over the past two decades, he has represented the largest realty brokerage in New Jersey.
He is frequently called upon to pursue his clients' earned compensation or commission dollars in a wide array of forums including the State’s Superior Court, the County/Local Boards or the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey.
His outreach efforts include serving as a past member of the District III Fee Arbitration Committee in Burlington County, Chair of its District’s Superior Court Panel which heard and decided fee/billing disputes between attorneys & clients, and served as the Vice-Chairperson of the District’s Fee Arbitration Committee.
Sought After Speaker
Over the past decade and a half, Drew has spoken at colleges, civic and community associations, to professional groups and members of the Bar. His discussion topics include Commercial Litigation, Contract Agreements, the Home Improvement Contractors Act and the duties owed to consumers by Realtors, Contractors and Inspectors. In addition to these requested topics, he is often asked to provide guidance and speak on everyday matters such as, “What can go Wrong when Buying or Selling a Home” and “Protecting Yourself when Working with Contractors”.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
New Jersey
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Supreme Court
District of Columbia
Education
LL.M. in Trial Advocacy, Temple University School of Law
J.D., Rutgers University School of Law
B.A., Rutgers University
Legal Honors and Awards
- Litigation Counsel of America - Fellow (2020-2021)
- South Jersey Magazine – Awesome Attorney (2021)
- New Jersey Super Lawyers – Super Lawyer (2013-2021)
- New Jersey Super Lawyers – Super Lawyer, Business (2013-2021)
- SJ Magazine – Top Attorney (2011-2015)
- New Jersey Super Lawyers - Rising Star (2011-2012)
- Burlington County, District III Ethics Committee – Vice Chairperson
- Vincent Appruzese, State-wide Student Trial Competition - Judge
- New Jersey Regional Small Business - Excellence Award
- State of New Jersey Small Business Development Center Award - Service Excellence
- Rutgers University School of Law Award - Significant Community Service, Mediator
- Rutgers University School of Law Award - Significant Community Service, Bankruptcy
- Temple University School of Law Award (LL.M.) - Excellence and Dedication
Positions Held
- Certified Mediator - State of New Jersey
- Trained Arbitrator - State of New Jersey
- District III - Vice Chairperson - Burlington County, New Jersey
- District III - Panel Chair - Burlington County, New Jersey
- District III - Member - Burlington County, New Jersey
Professional and Community Involvement
- Trial Law Institute
- Diversity Law Institute
- American Bar Association
- Burlington County Bar Association
- Camden County Bar Association
- New Jersey Defense Association
- South Jersey Claims Association
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
Publications and Presentations
- Author, Tips For Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor. MediaWize Publications.
- Author, Tips For Buying a Shore Home. MediaWize Publications.
- Author, Dirty Tricks That You Need To Look Out For – Dirty Litigation Tactics: How to Deal with the “Rambo” Litigator. National Business Institute.
- Author, New Jersey’s Legislative Efforts Move Towards Adjusting the State’s Consumer Fraud Act.
- Presenter, Trial Preparation from Start to Finish. National Business Institute.