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Editor: Andy Childers & Brandon Smith
Profession: SJS Attorneys

Category: About Stevens Johnson Syndrome

C. Andrew Childers
A founding member of the firm, Andy limits his practice to representation of victims in products liability cases and individuals who have suffered personal injury as a result of the negligence of others. Law runs in Andy's blood, and he prides himself on creating and fostering a level of trust with his clients that allows them to relax while he and the firm handle their cases.

Andy excelled in trial courses while in law school, being active in The University of Georgia School of Law mock trial program, serving as Vice-Chair of the Mock Trial Board in 1997-1998 and standing out in numerous competitions around the country. In his third year Andy worked for the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office, conducting eight jury trials before even graduating. He and partner Robert Buck met while at a previous firm and forged a relationship while working together on a large number of pharmaceutical cases. This relationship led to founding of the firm with Richard Schlueter three years ago with a common goal.

A member of the State Bar of Georgia as well as the State Bar of Florida, Andy has been admitted to practice before all state trial courts in Georgia and Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. Andy has represented thousands of victims of unsafe pharmaceutical products including individuals injured by Fen Phen (Pondimin, Redux, and phentermine), Baycol, Rezulin and Lotronex. He speaks regularly at national conferences on topics relating to the rights of victims in pharmaceutical litigation and is a frequent guest lecturer for the Rollins School of Public Heath at Emory University. The experiences spur him to become well versed in the science involved in each case - and he points out it is that becoming educated and experienced about the issues is the only way to effectively represent his clients.

In addition to garnering numerous awards and honors, Andy is an active member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA), the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association (GTLA), the Southern Trial Lawyers Association (STLA), and Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (TLJP).

Andy and his wife, Wendy, live in Decatur, Georgia.

M. Brandon Smith
Born and raised in Georgia, Brandon received his Law degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia. In law school, Brandon was a natural leader who served as president of his second year class and executive editor of his law journal. Before joining the law firm of Childers, Buck, and Schlueter in 2005, Brandon was a prosecutor in the Alcovy Circuit where he gained valuable trial experience in protecting the rights of innocent victims. Today, Brandon utilizes those skills in representing people who have been hurt by the negligence of others.

Brandon currently represents victims of dangerous products, personal injury, and unsafe prescription drugs. His prior life experiences and passion for helping others allows Brandon to help maximize the potential value of his client's claims.