aboutAndrea N. Conjerti, Esq.

Andrea joined the firm in 2015. A native of Lockport, New York, Andrea earned both her Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor from Michigan State University. During law school, she was a member of the Michigan State University Law Review and received the Jurisprudence Achievement Award in both Research and Writing and Criminal Law.

Since joining Brown Chiari LLP, Andrea has developed extensive experience across a broad spectrum of personal injury matters, including nursing home abuse, medical malpractice, premises and product liability, motor vehicle accidents, labor law, and civil rights litigation. She has played an integral role in numerous successful trials and has contributed to notable decisions in the Appellate Division, Fourth Department.

Recently, she was selected to join the trial team at Brown Chiari LLP in the high-profile landmark case, Metcalf v. Erie County, et al. Her participation included research and writing, intense trial preparation, oral argument of complicated trial motions involving civil rights violations under the Fourteenth Amendment of the United States Constitution, as well as conducting the direct examination of a key witness, Mr. Metcalf’s father. Her hard work and dedication to this case contributed greatly to the ultimate historic verdict that was achieved. After 84 days of trial, the Metcalf verdict of $100 million is the largest civil rights verdict of its kind in United States History. This Brown Chiari trial team was awarded “Trial Lawyer of the Year” in 2024 by the New York Trial Lawyers Associations, Western New York Affiliate.

In addition to her litigation work, Andrea is actively involved in efforts to promote equity and inclusion within the legal profession. She serves as a member of the 8th Judicial District Gender Fairness Committee and has played a key role in organizing its annual Pride event. In 2018, she was appointed by Chief Judge Janet DiFiore to The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts, which advocates for full participation and equal access within the court system.

Andrea has been consistently recognized for her professional excellence. She has been named a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” every year since 2019 and was honored as a Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers.

Most recently, in 2025 Andrea received the New York State Women in the Courts “Lamplighter” award, in recognition of her pioneering achievements, outstanding leadership, and dedicated commitment and service, which have significantly impacted the legal profession, women in law, and the Western New York community.

Bar Admissions

New York State Bar
United States District Court, Western District of New York

Education

Michigan State University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science – Prelaw
Michigan State University College of Law, Juris Doctor

Professional Associations and Achievements

The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York Courts
8th Judicial District Gender and Racial Fairness Committee
Super Lawyers Rising Star
The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers