Andrew Agard is a former Insurance Defense Attorney turned Plaintiff Personal Injury Attorney.

Born and mostly raised in Hawaii, Andrew has over 36 years of experience fighting for the legal rights of clients and personal injury victims. He considers some of his best achievements working as a volunteer in the legal field. Andrew has proudly served as a volunteer Arbitrator with the Hawaii Court Annexed Arbitrator Program (“CAAP”), a volunteer with the Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii organization, a visiting judge for the Hawaii State High School Debate tournaments, and an “Ask an Attorney” free legal clinics and volunteer lecturer at a halfway house for in-crisis women transitioning out of prison.

As a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Andrew received his bachelor’s degree from Chaminade University and his Juris Doctorate degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law. Outside of his lifetime commitment to injured victims, Andrew is a family man who appreciates quality time with his wife, two sons and extended family. He is a sports and exercise enthusiast who humbly tries to play golf with his wife and friends.

 

The following is his personal story.

Born in Honolulu (Kapiolani Hospital) my parents struggled to make ends meet. At the age of 3 and my brother at 5, my family relocated to San Francisco. My parents, fueled by aspirations and undeterred by their modest means and the absence of good jobs, sought to escape family strife and limited job prospects they faced in Hawaii.  

Despite my young age, I was painfully aware of the disparity regarding how we were perceived and treated on the mainland. Strangers would mock, belittle, and disrespect us based purely on our skin color. It only got worse during my elementary school years. Among a predominantly Caucasian student body, myself, an Asian, and an American Indian were the only non-white students.  The unprovoked taunts, threats, bullying, and fighting caused my parents to worry for my safety. But over time, even though I was outnumbered, I got stronger.  I started to notice other students getting bullied, even some of my friends. This triggered a fierce protective spark in me. Always, the bullies were older and twice our size. Every fiber in me resisted the wrongdoing done to other kids that lacked a means to fight back. I found myself stepping in, fighting for myself, and trying to shield others. That innate compulsion to protect others in need has stayed with me throughout my adult life. Today, it shapes my laser focused dedication and resolve as an attorney, championing for those who are subject to injustice and need a voice.