About Andrew Philip Slania
Andrew Philip Slania graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in English from Saint Louis University in 2003, where he also excelled as a catcher for the baseball team, earning the Outstanding Performance award from Conference USA. He continued his education at the University of Houston Law Center, obtaining his Juris Doctorate in 2006. There, he was an editor for the Houston Law Review and received the Best Law Review Comment designation for his work on Corporate Law.
Licensed to practice in Texas and Arizona, Mr. Slania was recognized by Thomson Reuters in the Texas Super Lawyers List in 2022 and the Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars list in 2010 and from 2018 to 2020. His legal career has been marked by significant achievements in litigation, particularly in the insurance sector.
In 2015, Mr. Slania co-founded the Raizner Slania firm, where he has been instrumental in resolving substantial litigation matters against the insurance industry. As a Partner, he is dedicated to achieving optimal results efficiently, earning a national reputation for his meticulous investigations into business conduct to secure fair settlements.
Mr. Slania has served as lead handling attorney on numerous commercial property insurance disputes and as lead counsel on both maritime injury and traumatic brain injury cases. He has also acted as trial counsel in several prosecutorial matters, achieving a successful judgment in U.S. Immigration Court to secure political asylum for a Colombian client.
Active in the legal community, Mr. Slania has presented to various insurance-related trade associations and co-authored a course on personal injury law for the State Bar of Texas.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Texas Car Accident Laws
Understanding Texas's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$30K/$60K/$25K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Andrew Philip Slania receive his law degree?
Andrew Philip Slania received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston Law Center.
What areas of law does Andrew Philip Slania specialize in?
Andrew Philip Slania specializes in insurance litigation and personal injury law.
Is Andrew Philip Slania recognized by any legal publications?
Yes, he has been recognized in the Texas Super Lawyers List and the Super Lawyers Texas Rising Stars list.
What is a notable achievement of Andrew Philip Slania in immigration law?
He secured a successful judgment in U.S. Immigration Court for political asylum for a Colombian client.
What role did Andrew Philip Slania play at the Raizner Slania firm?
He is a co-founder and Partner, focusing on resolving substantial litigation matters against the insurance industry.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Andrew Philip Slania for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Andrew for a free case review
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