New Jersey & New York Personal Injury Lawyer

Andre F. Hewitt defends property owners, property managers, general contractors, and subcontractors against high-exposure personal injury claims. As a partner at the Di Lauri & Hewitt Law Group and former Senior Trial Attorney at Nationwide Insurance, he has protected clients from millions in potential liability. Andre uses his insider knowledge of insurance company tactics to minimize your exposure in New Jersey and New York courts.

Andre F. Hewitt is a partner at the Di Lauri & Hewitt Law Group. Mr. Hewitt is experienced in all aspects of litigation. He devotes a substantial amount of his practice to handling high exposure cases ranging from complex commercial litigation, complex commercial auto/trucking litigation, coverage litigation, complex personal auto litigation, personal auto, products liability litigation and subrogation.

Prior to joining the Di Lauri & Hewitt Law Group, Mr. Hewitt worked as a senior trial attorney in New Jersey for Nationwide Insurance Company working in Nationwide’s Trial Division, the staff counsel operations for the entire enterprise. During his tenure as a senior trial attorney, he handled a variety of cases, including high exposure cases, and was responsible for many successful results, protecting Nationwide insureds from significant exposure in the millions. He has litigated in every vicinage (court) in NJ.

Previously, Mr. Hewitt was an Assistant General Counsel for Nationwide Insurance Company at its world headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio. During that time, Mr. Hewitt managed litigation for the company in two significant roles. He managed corporate litigation matters nationally which included bankruptcy, breach of contract, coverage, declaratory actions, ERISA, fraud, bad faith, mortgage-related matters, personal injury, real estate, tax, patent infringement, unfair trade practices, divorces, and some class action matters. He was responsible for managing numerous outside counsels, developing litigation strategy and evaluating exposure on significant legal matters which had the potential for wide-scale effects in the organization. He also managed property and casualty contingent liability litigation matters for the Central Plains Region (TX, OK, KS, NE, SD, ND, MN, IA, MO, and WI), NY/New England Region (NY, NJ, VT, ME, NH, MA, RI, and CT) and provided litigation strategy to the claim’s leadership.

In between his studies from undergrad to professional school, Mr. Hewitt availed himself of professional opportunities in teaching. He was a social studies teacher with the New York Board of Education. He then went on to become a Certified Trainer with Dale Carnegie in New York to which he has facilitated numerous Dale Carnegie courses and seminars to many Fortune 100 & 500 executives and staff over a 20-year span (over 7,000 individuals trained). He has also been ranked as one of the Top 10 Dale Carnegie Trainers in the World. Mr. Hewitt was also the Past Region X (OH, KY, TN) President of the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Hiring a personal injury lawyer ensures you have an advocate who understands the legal process. They handle evidence collection, negotiate with insurance companies, and maximize your compensation. If necessary, they represent you in court, protecting your rights at every stage.

• Notify your employer immediately and seek medical attention.
• Document everything related to your injury and treatment.
• Consult with a Workers’ Compensation attorney to protect your rights.

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront. Legal fees are taken as a percentage of the compensation you receive, so you only pay if your case is successful.

• Car Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Truck Accidents
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Workplace Injuries
• Construction Accidents
• First Responder Injury Law
• Nursing Home Abuse
• Personal Injury Defense
• Dog Bites and Animal Attacks
• Wrongful Death Claims
• Boating Accidents
• Premises Liability Cases
• Burn Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• Toxic Exposure Cases

Our legal team offers personalized and compassionate representation. We handle every step of the process—gathering evidence, negotiating with insurers, and representing you in court if needed. Contact us today for a free consultation to explore your options!