 | Draft article not currently submitted for review.
This is a draft Articles for creation (AfC) submission. It is not currently pending review. While there are no deadlines, abandoned drafts may be deleted after six months. To edit the draft click on the "Edit" tab at the top of the window. To be accepted, a draft should:
It is strongly discouraged to write about yourself, your business or employer. If you do so, you must declare it. Where to get help
How to improve a draft
You can also browse Wikipedia:Featured articles and Wikipedia:Good articles to find examples of Wikipedia's best writing on topics similar to your proposed article. Improving your odds of a speedy review To improve your odds of a faster review, tag your draft with relevant WikiProject tags using the button below. This will let reviewers know a new draft has been submitted in their area of interest. For instance, if you wrote about a female astronomer, you would want to add the Biography, Astronomy, and Women scientists tags. Editor resources
Last edited by Qwerfjkl (bot) (talk | contribs) 29 days ago. (Update) |
Andrew Van Arsdale (AVA) | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 2, 1981 Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Education | Montana State University – Bozeman (BA) University of San Diego School of Law (JD) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Spouse | Meghan Guglielmo (m. 2011) |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Jim Van Arsdale
Dr. Rosaire Eli Lemire |
| Awards | USD Enhancement Award (2018)
Excellence for the Future Award (2018) Top 100 Attorneys of 2020 (2020) |
| Website | avalaw.com |
Andrew Van Arsdale
editAndrew Jacob Van Arsdale (born August 2, 1981), also known as AVA, is an American lawyer specializing in personal injury law and survivor advocacy. He is the founding attorney of AVA Law Group, Inc., a nationwide personal injury law firm based in Billings, Montana, and San Diego, California.[1]
Van Arsdale represents over 10,000 clients who have filed sexual abuse claims against the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) as part of the organization’s bankruptcy proceedings.[2] He also represents clients involved in lawsuits related to toxic water exposure at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.[3]
Van Arsdale serves as co-counsel in civil cases against music producer Sean Combs representing hundreds of claimants with allegations of abuse and misconduct.[4] His work through the Abused in Scouting (AIS) initiative, which supports survivors of BSA abuse, has been covered by CNN, ABC News, and NBC News.[3]
Early Life and Education
Van Arsdale was born in Billings, Montana, where he was also raised. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from Montana State University, Bozeman, and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law.[1][5]
Legal Career
Van Arsdale was admitted to practice law in California, Nevada, and Montana in 2018. The following year, he established AVA Law Group, headquartered in Billings, Montana, and San Diego, California. The firm handles cases related to personal injury, medical malpractice, sexual abuse, and product liability.[1]
Notable Cases and Advocacy
editSean "Diddy" Combs Civil Cases: Van Arsdale acts as co-counsel in civil cases against Sean Combs, representing individuals alleging abuse. His firm, along with attorney Tony Buzbee, represents numerous claimants, some of whom have filed criminal and civil charges.[4]
Abused in Scouting Initiative: Through the Abused in Scouting (AIS) initiative, Van Arsdale represents survivors of abuse in the Boy Scouts of America. AIS supports individuals claiming abuse by Scoutmasters and other volunteers, with allegations that the BSA retained secret “perversion files” detailing misconduct.[3]
Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Cases: AVA Law Group represents claimants affected by toxic water contamination at Camp Lejeune, focusing on victims’ rights in cases of chemical exposure at the military base.[3]
GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA) Lawsuit: Van Arsdale’s firm represents clients who claim harm from diabetes medications Ozempic and Mounjaro, which are under litigation for alleged side effects.[6]
Lahaina Fires in Maui (2023): AVA Law Group investigates claims arising from the 2023 Lāhainā wildfires in Maui. The firm examines potential claims regarding fire causation, including factors related to the local utility company, Hawaiian Electric Co. (HECO).[7][8]
Awards and Recognition
editIn 2018, Van Arsdale received the USD Enhancement Award and the Excellence for the Future Award from the University of San Diego School of Law. In 2020, he was included in the Top 100 Attorneys of 2020 by Top 100 Magazine.[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c https://avalaw.com/our-legal-team/
- ^ https://time.com/5785874/boy-scouts-bankruptcy-sex-abuse/
- ^ a b c d https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/camp-lejeune-lawsuits-victims-miscarriage-difficult-fight-rcna97801
- ^ a b https://www.cnn.com/2024/10/28/entertainment/sean-diddy-combs-new-civil-suits/index.html
- ^ a b https://aiotl.org/lawyer/andrew-van-arsdale/
- ^ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/09/27/lawsuit-filed-against-ozempic-mounjaro-manufacturers/75392770007/
- ^ https://avalaw.com/the-lahaina-fires-causes-and-unprecedented-devastation/
- ^ https://www.pr.com/press-release/893674