Attorney Andrew Sacks is now a seasoned Philadelphia solo practitioner specializing in toxic torts and class actions. These complex cases require a nuanced approach to the court system, which spans various jurisdictions. He is now partnering with the most successful plaintiff firms in the USA. With over four decades of experience as an attorney, Andrew Sacks has assisted individuals, government agencies, and other law firms in obtaining settlements totaling more than $3 billion.
One of Mr. Sacks' noteworthy cases involved a jury award of $1.06 billion to settle claims of long-term radioactive contamination on a 33-acre Louisiana property owned by a past state judge. The jury determined that ExxonMobil had been aware of contamination since the 1950s but had covered it up and taken no action due to the high cost of cleanup. At the time, the verdict represented the most significant single landowner decision in the United States.
Mr. Sacks also represented the EU and 24 member counties in tobacco smuggling litigation. That case took Mr.Sacks and his team in front of SCOTUS three times. After 22 years, ending in 2022, Mr. Sacks and his team received an award from the EU as the team of US lawyers secured the cessation of tobacco smuggling and garnered the EU over$3 Billion in compensation- the largest amount the EU ever recovered in a United States Court.
He began his career in Philadelphia, specializing in personal injury law. Mr. Sacks then started his own law firm at 35-years-old administering legal service plans for major labor unions, including the Fraternal Order of Police and Lodge 5. His work provided an essential service to over 50,000 union members and their families, ensuring the adequate protection of their legal rights.