Andrew Garza

Andrew Garza, co-founder of Claggett, Sykes & Garza, LLC, is a distinguished trial attorney known for his expertise in catastrophic injury and wrongful death litigation. Alongside Sean Claggett, he has built one of the nation's foremost injury trial firms. As lead counsel, Garza has achieved seven-, eight-, and nine-figure jury verdicts, including a landmark $100 million verdict in 2022, the largest in Connecticut history.

Garza is a sought-after speaker at national plaintiff's trial lawyer events and provides trial skills training. He excels in consulting on high-exposure cases, utilizing live focus groups and Big Data studies to aid plaintiff's lawyers in securing groundbreaking results. His recognitions include Lawyer of the Year (New England Legal Awards, 2023), Trial Lawyer of the Year (KTI, 2022), and Top 40 Under 40 (Hartford Business Journal, 2023). He has been listed in Super Lawyers since 2016 and Best Lawyers in America for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs since 2024. Garza is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

As a business leader, Garza's firm has been acknowledged on the Inc. 5000 and Law Firm 500 lists. Raised in public housing in Groton, he worked through college and law school, gaining valuable life experience that informs his dedication to justice for the vulnerable. An alumnus of the University of Connecticut, Garza resides in Farmington, Connecticut, with his wife Jenny and their three children. He enjoys coaching youth baseball, playing golf, swimming, and carpentry.