E. Andrew Burcher
Shareholder
Litigation and Business Transactions | Prince William Office
Andy joined Walsh Colucci in 2006 as a shareholder and works primarily in the firm’s Litigation and Commercial Business Transactions practice groups. Andy’s practice focuses on general commercial law including complex commercial litigation, commercial transactions, creditor bankruptcy representation, and general corporate matters. He has extensive experience in both the federal and state courts in Virginia, including bankruptcy court, for both bench and jury trials.
In addition to his legal practice, Andy recently completed over 39 years of service in the United States Navy (both active and reserve time) as a Rear Admiral (two star).
- Alexandria Bar Association
- Prince William County Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar Association
- Wetlands America Trust v. White Cloud Nine Ventures, LP,
(Virginia Supreme Court 2016). Successfully defended a
winery related to a conservation easement dispute. - Birchwood-Manassas Associates, L.L.C. v. Birchwood at Oak
Knoll Farm, L.L.C. (Virginia Supreme Court 2015).
Successfully defended developer in multi-million dollar
management dispute - Wilson v. Notre Dame Academy, Inc. (Loudoun County Circuit
Court 2009). Successfully defended non-profit corporate board
in action by departed board member concerning claims of
ultra-vires acts. - Sun Yung Lee v. Zom Clarendon, L.P., 665 F. Supp. 2d 603 (E.D.
Va. 2009). Successfully defended corporate developer related to
claims concerning express, implied and prescriptive easements
in Arlington, Virginia. - Mayberry v. Battles, 2010 U.S. App. LEXIS 10392 (E.D. Va.
2008). Successfully defended former Secretary of the Navy in
Qui Tam Action. - Galaxy Computer Serv., Inc. v. Baker et al. (E.D. Va. 2005). Part
of a multi-party defense team that successfully defended
corporate officers in a multimillion-dollar business torts case
before a jury in the Eastern District of Virginia. - Feddeman v. Langan & Associates, 530 S.E.2d 668 (Va. 2000).
Part of a litigation team that won a $3.5 million jury verdict
for breach of fiduciary duty and civil conspiracy to injure
business. Had the jury verdict reinstated on appeal to the
Virginia Supreme Court.
Additional Reported Cases
- United States ex rel. Aarow Equip. & Servs. v. Travelers Cas. & Sur. Co. of America, 2010 U.S. Dist. Lexis 24042.
- Protestant Episcopal Church v. Truro Church, 280 Va. 6 (2010).
- In re Multi-Circuit Episcopal Church Prop. Litig., 76 Va. Cir. 785, 873, 884, 894, 947, 960, 976 (Fairfax 2008).
- Shirey v. City of Alexandria, 2000 U.S. App. LEXIS 21236.
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent™ Rated
- Price v. Human, Inc., and O’Neil v. Aetna, Inc., RICO News, Vol. 1, Iss. 2, Winter 1999, ABA Section of Antitrust law.
- Casenote, Religious Tech. Ctr. v. Netcom On-Line Communications, Inc.: Internet Service Providers: The Knowledge Standard for Contributory Copyright Infringement and The Fair Use Defense, 3 Rich. J.L. Tech. 5 (1997).
- Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired)
- Alexandria Bar Association, President, 2007
- Alexandria Small Business Development Center, General Counsel, 2003–07
- Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, General Counsel, 2003–06