Andrew Westley

Andrew Westley brings 40 years of litigation and dispute resolution experience to his work helping parties resolve complex residential and commercial  landlord-tenant  and business disputes. Known for his calm presence, careful preparation, and ability to balance empathy with objectivity, he creates a mediation environment that allows parties to be heard, respected, and understood. Andrew believes that meaningful resolution comes from listening and identifying the human and practical interests beneath every dispute. His approach is rooted in patience, insight, and a steady focus on helping parties find clarity and common ground.

Andrew’s mediation practice draws on four decades of litigation experience across California and New York, as well as 20 years as a Settlement Judge Pro Tem in the San Francisco Superior Court.  He has mediated and settled hundreds of cases, developing a reputation for his attentive listening, analytical skill, and thoughtful guidance through even the most emotionally charged matters. He views every case as an opportunity to foster understanding and achieve resolution that endures beyond the immediate settlement.

Before focusing exclusively on dispute resolution, Andrew built a distinguished legal career spanning both coasts. He began his practice in New York City at Rosenberg & Estis, one of the city’s leading real-estate law firms, representing corporate and business clients in complex commercial matters. He later joined Summit, Rovins & Feldesman as a senior litigator, handling high-stakes disputes for multinational companies. In 1994, he relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area and founded his own litigation practice specializing in residential and commercial tenant-landlord disputes.

In addition to his work as a mediator, Andrew is an accomplished author and educator. He is co-author of California Landlord-Tenant Litigation (LexisNexis), a leading practice guide offering practical insight and strategies for navigating landlord-tenant disputes. He is also a contributing author and consultant for Federal Litigation Guide (LexisNexis) and a frequent contributor to various trade and legal publications. Andrew has been a frequent presenter on landlord-tenant law and dispute resolution for numerous organizations, including the San Francisco Bar Association, Alameda County Bar Association, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California, San Francisco Apartment Association, and  Continuing Education of the Bar.

Andrew’s long-standing commitment to public service is reflected in his decades of volunteer work with the AIDS Legal Referral Panel (ALRP), where he provides pro bono counsel and mentorship. His dedication to the program earned him ALRP’s Attorney of the Year Award in 2002 and the Clint Hockenberry Leadership Award in 2016.

Guided by fairness, preparation, and compassion, Andrew brings a lifetime of legal experience and human understanding to his work as a mediator, helping parties move forward with confidence and mutual respect.