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Andy Bertron
Of Counsel
215 South Monroe Street
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Suite 400
Tallahassee, FL 32301
andy.bertron@nelsonmullins.com
Andy represents manufacturers and distributors in motor vehicle franchise and distribution counseling and litigation. He advises car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors nationally on market representation matters and litigation.
Andy represents manufacturers and distributors in motor vehicle franchise and distribution counseling and litigation. He advises car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors nationally on market representation matters and litigation.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Assists car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors with add points, relocations, terminations, post–termination obligations, dealer advertising, sales incentives, allocations systems, dealer exporting, and other dealer franchise issues
- Represents manufacturers and distributors before state DMVs and in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- Has experience with retail distribution networks and has represented petroleum marketers
- Began practicing law in Tallahassee in 1993, focusing his practice on representing clients before state executive branch and cabinet–level agencies in Florida
- Has represented clients before the Division of Administrative Hearings and state and federal courts on matters including rule challenges, bid protests, regulatory enforcement, environmental liability, price gouging, insurance coverage, advertising, and licensure issues
Educational Activities
- University of Florida College of Law
- Fellow with the Center for Governmental Responsibility
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD, honors
- Columbia University, MBA, honors
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
Industries
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Assists car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors with add points, relocations, terminations, post–termination obligations, dealer advertising, sales incentives, allocations systems, dealer exporting, and other dealer franchise issues
- Represents manufacturers and distributors before state DMVs and in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- Has experience with retail distribution networks and has represented petroleum marketers
- Began practicing law in Tallahassee in 1993, focusing his practice on representing clients before state executive branch and cabinet–level agencies in Florida
- Has represented clients before the Division of Administrative Hearings and state and federal courts on matters including rule challenges, bid protests, regulatory enforcement, environmental liability, price gouging, insurance coverage, advertising, and licensure issues
Educational Activities
- University of Florida College of Law
- Fellow with the Center for Governmental Responsibility
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Transportation: Road (Automotive) – Nationwide (2021-2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2026)
- Legal 500 United States, Industry Focus: Transport: rail and road – litigation (2020–2023), Leading Partner (2024-2025)
Professional Activities
- Past Chair, Florida Bar Administrative Law Section Executive Council
- Florida Bar
Andy represents manufacturers and distributors in motor vehicle franchise and distribution counseling and litigation. He advises car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors nationally on market representation matters and litigation.
Experience
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Assists car, truck, motorcycle, and marine manufacturers and distributors with add points, relocations, terminations, post–termination obligations, dealer advertising, sales incentives, allocations systems, dealer exporting, and other dealer franchise issues
- Represents manufacturers and distributors before state DMVs and in state and federal courts throughout the United States
- Has experience with retail distribution networks and has represented petroleum marketers
- Began practicing law in Tallahassee in 1993, focusing his practice on representing clients before state executive branch and cabinet–level agencies in Florida
- Has represented clients before the Division of Administrative Hearings and state and federal courts on matters including rule challenges, bid protests, regulatory enforcement, environmental liability, price gouging, insurance coverage, advertising, and licensure issues
Educational Activities
- University of Florida College of Law
- Fellow with the Center for Governmental Responsibility
Education
- University of Florida Levin College of Law, JD, honors
- Columbia University, MBA, honors
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA
Admissions
- Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Franchise & Distribution - Corporate
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Transportation: Road (Automotive) – Nationwide (2021-2025)
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2021–2026)
- Legal 500 United States, Industry Focus: Transport: rail and road – litigation (2020–2023), Leading Partner (2024-2025)
- Past Chair, Florida Bar Administrative Law Section Executive Council
- Florida Bar
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