Andrew J. Marchese

Andrew brings a distinct combination of litigation skills to his practice, developed during his legal career in South Florida. He represents various individuals, private and public companies, and non-profit entities in a broad range of business matters. Board Certified in Condominium and Planned Development law by The Florida Bar, Andrew has represented hundreds of condominium associations, homeowners associations, directors, officers and property managers in claims ranging from breach of fiduciary duty, breach of the declaration, real estate liens, real property document disputes, Fair Housing Act (FHA) and HUD claims, including reasonable accommodation claims by unit owners and visitors, and discrimination claims of every type. His extensive directors & officers practice has given him significant experience with all types of claims in this arena.

Andrew's practice also consists of complex litigation with an emphasis on the defense of non-medical professionals, including attorneys, directors and officers, insurance brokers and title agents, architects and engineers, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers and subcontractors, against claims of liability, breach of contract, construction defect, design defect, delay, insurance coverage issues and licensure issues.

Additionally, Andrew represents employers in litigation and provides them advice and counsel concerning a variety of employment-related matters. Andrew has handled the defense of employment law cases in federal and state courts and before various administrative agencies. He has defended employers in claims alleging discrimination, violation of federal and state employment-related statutes, wrongful discharge, breach of contract and related tort claims. Andrew also has experience with ADA public accommodation cases.

In 1990, Andrew graduated from the University of Maryland (College Park) where he received his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law. He then went onto obtain his juris doctor from The Thomas M. Cooley School of Law (cum laude), graduating in the top ten percent of his class.

Year joined

2003

Thought Leadership

Legal Update for Insurance Agents & Brokers - CASE LAW UPDATE

Fort Lauderdale
Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability
August 1, 2025
Federal Court Applies Blumberg to Distinguish Accrual of Negligence and Fiduciary Claims in Insurance Agent DisputeRomero v. Kinsale Ins. Co., No. 25-20084-CIV, 2025 WL 837820 (S.D. Fla. Mar. 18, 2025) Legal Update for Insurance Agents & Brokers- August 2025, is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of

Legal Update for Insurance Agents & Brokers - Case Law Update

Fort Lauderdale
Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability
August 1, 2024
Even if appropriate insurance coverage is unavailable to obtain in the market, an insurance broker’s duty extends to informing prospective insured that the specifically requested insurance is not available and cannot be procured. Legal Update for Insurance Agents & Brokers, August 2024, is prepared by Marshall Dennehey to provide information on recent legal developments of

The Insurer Was Not Bound by the Actions of the Insurance Broker Who Placed Insurance with the Insurer

Fort Lauderdale
Insurance Agents & Brokers Liability
August 1, 2023
Cincotta v. Sec. First Ins. Co., 2023 WL 4602553 (Osceola County Circuit Court (9th Cir.), June 26, 2023) Legal Update for Insurance Agents & Brokers - August 2023 has been prepared f

Article III Standing Does Not Come from Violation of Statute Alone

Fort Lauderdale
Consumer Financial Services Litigation
December 1, 2022

Florida appellate court decides that a master association has no standing to sue its condominium association.

Fort Lauderdale
Non-Profit D&O
October 1, 2021
Recently, the trial judge presiding over Miami-Dade County's Complex Business Litigation Division was faced with a standing question when he ruled in favor of the defendants at the summary judgment phase in the case of De Soleil S. Case Law Alerts

Classes/Seminars Taught

Community Associations - Exposures Close to Home, Marshall Dennehey Client Presentation, September, 2020

Contemporary Litigation Issues for the Claims Professional, Marshall Dennehey Client Presentation, September 21, 2015