Andrew Pluskal’s main practice areas include class actions, complex commercial litigation, regulatory disputes and constitutional litigation. He has successfully litigated or arbitrated multiple regulatory disputes, constitutional claims brought pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and contract disputes.
At his prior firm, Andrew represented several municipal and institutional clients in a variety of matters in state and federal court, at both the trial and appellate level. Andrew has briefed and argued cases involving First and Fourth Amendment claims before the Ninth Circuit. Andrew has also briefed and argued cases before the Idaho Supreme Court involving municipal regulatory authority and allegedly anticompetitive practices, where millions of dollars of damages were alleged. Andrew also successfully defended Idaho Fish and Game in a federal lawsuit challenging the legality of game check stations, that ended when plaintiff’s petition for writ of certiorari with the United States Supreme Court was denied.
In his litigation practice, Andrew has taken the deposition of and cross-examined witnesses, including experts, contractors, officers and municipal employees. Andrew has also worked extensively with experts that specialize in a variety of topics, including expert economists.
Andrew has also clerked for multiple judges during the course of his career, including the Honorable Geoffrey R. Howard of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, the Honorable Bradly S. Ford of Idaho’s Third Judicial District, and the Honorable N. Randy Smith of the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Outside the office, Andrew is an active member of his local, rural community. Andrew is married and has one daughter, and owns more horses than he would prefer.