Jonathan Andrews is a professional legal expert and mediator with Signature Resolution in Century City, California.

Jonathan D. Andrews

Mediator

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“I’m committed to helping people explore the roots of their conflict to incorporate their own unique insights toward a mutually agreeable resolution.”

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Practice Areas

  • Civil Rights
  • Class Action
  • Compensation & Equity Disputes
  • EEOC
  • Employment
  • Labor
  • PAGA
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Title VII
  • Trade Secrets
  • Wage & Hour
  • Wrongful Termination

Education

  • J.D., University of Michigan Law School
  • L.L.M, Pepperdine University School of Law
  • B.A. Macalester College

Biography

Jonathan D. Andrews emphasizes customized, empathetic, and people-focused mediation strategies to achieve win-win outcomes. As a strong advocate with an authentic presence, Mr. Andrews provides value for all sides with his experience, creativity, compassion, and tenacity.

Mr. Andrews received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Michigan School of Law and his LL.M. in Dispute Resolution with a concentration in mediation from the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law, one of the world’s leading education programs in the field of dispute resolution. His education, 24 years of trial experience, and 13 years of experience leading his own successful law firm are the foundation for his incredible settlement record.

Mr. Andrews’ peers have consistently selected him as one of the Top 50 Super Lawyers in San Diego and voted to include him on the lists of San Diego Super Lawyers in the areas of labor and employment and alternative dispute resolution from 2009 through 2024. He has also been named a Top Attorney by The San Diego Daily Transcript in the area of labor and employment law. Previously, Mr. Andrews was named to San Diego’s 40 under 40 honor roll by San Diego Metro Magazine. He was also selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the practice area of Employment Law—Management from 2016 to 2023.

Connecting with community is important for Mr. Andrews and his family. He has been a proud member of the San Diego County Big Brother/Big Sister program for over 15 years and is a current member of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego (BBBS) County Board of Directors. In 2020, BBBS honored Mr. Andrews and his wife, Dawn, as the 2020 Big Champions and, in 2021, BBBS recognized the couple as part of the 60 “Change Makers” who have helped shape the agency’s history.

Experience

  • Partner, Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo (2020–2023)
  • Founding Partner, Andrews Lagasse Branch + Bell LLP (2007–2020)
  • Partner, Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP (2003–2007)
  • Associate, Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison (1998–2002)

Professional Achievements and Memberships

  • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member, Langston Bar Association
  • Member, The College of Labor & Employment Lawyers
  • Board of Directors, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Foundation
  • Member, California Minority Corporate Counsel Program
  • Member, Lawyers Club of San Diego
  • Member, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association
  • Member, San Diego County Bar Association
  • Board of Directors, Big Brothers Big Sisters San Diego County
  • Super Lawyers of San Diego, Area of Alternative Dispute Resolution (2024)
  • Mentee, International Academy of Mediators (2022-Present)
  • Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management (2016–2023)
  • Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2016–2023)
  • Super Lawyers of San Diego, Area of Labor and Employment (2009–2023)
  • Top 50 Lawyers in San Diego, Super Lawyers®
  • Top Attorney, San Diego Daily Transcript, Area of Labor and Employment Law
  • 40 under 40, San Diego Metro Magazine
    • This prestigious award recognizes the business accomplishments and community contributions of San Diego’s brightest young business professionals, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders, all of whom are under 40 years of age
  • Recipient of Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Services Award for services performed for the San Diego Legal Aid Society