Andrea (Andi) R. Simmons - Indianapolis, IN
Attorney at CohenMalad, LLP
Personal Injury Lawyers in Indianapolis, IN
One Indiana Square Suite 1400 Indianapolis, IN 46204
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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39
Years
Experience
Indianapolis Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 09/25/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injuries
- Sexual Abuse
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Information
Overview
Andrea Simmons (Andi) focuses her practice on serving victims of sexual abuse and medical malpractice. She has extensive experience in all stages of litigation involving personal injuries, as well as insurance policyholder disputes in numerous states. For more than 30 years, Andi has litigated a variety of cases in Indiana and federal courts, including:
- Sexual and physical abuse of children
- Abuse of patients in hospitals and other institutional settings
- Medical malpractice
- Wrongful death of inmates in custody
- Drownings and near-drownings
- Paraplegia, quadriplegia, and hemi-paralysis
- Functional incapacity and cognitive impairment of long-term care policyholders
- Auto, truck and train accidents
- Dog bite injuries and scarring
Andi is experienced working with children and teens who have sustained severe physical and emotional injuries, or who have witnessed catastrophic injuries to others. Her graduate degree in Human Biology provides her with an extensive knowledge of human anatomy and physiology.
Prior to joining CohenMalad, LLP, Andi represented individuals, businesses and insurance companies in cases involving personal injuries, wrongful death and contract and insurance policy disputes. Her experience defending these cases provides a wealth of insight into defendants’ perspectives and strategies prior to and during litigation.
Andi is a veteran officer of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp, serving with the Third Armored Division in Germany. She prosecuted felony court-martial, then later defended soldiers facing court martial and non-judicial proceedings. Her jury trial experience in military courts included murders, rapes, child sexual abuse, battery, theft, desertion, and drug distribution. Andi also trained soldiers in military justice and the Geneva Conventions, and she provided counseling to American soldiers serving time in German prisons.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Andrea (Andi) R. Simmons
Included on the 2027 Indiana Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law,
Indianapolis,
Indiana, 1987
J.D.
Honors: President Second Year Class
Non Legal Education
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University of Indianapolis, 2007
M.S.
Major: Human Biology with Concentration in Forensic Anthropology -
Ball State University, 1989
B.S.
Major: Political Science and History
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Past Positions
- U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District Indiana, Law Clerk
Pro Bono Activities
- Active volunteer for and past President of Zionsville Farmers Market
Bar Admissions
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- Indiana, 1987
Other Affiliations
- International School of Indiana Parents’ Association (Past President)
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Contact
One Indiana Square
Suite 1400
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone Number: 463-634-6875
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p EST
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