Andreas Koutsoudakis

Andreas Koutsoudakis Co-Founder

Andreas Koutsoudakis is a co-founder of KI Legal Personal Injury. With a diverse range of experience in various legal areas, Andreas is uniquely equipped to serve personal injury clients with unparalleled expertise.

Throughout his career, Andreas has achieved notable success in litigating slip/trip-and-fall claims, motor vehicle accident claims, and assault cases. His track record speaks to his ability to offer top-notch guidance and representation to his clients. Andreas firmly believes that there is always a solution, and he consistently shares this motto with his clients. He prioritizes keeping clients well-informed about the progress of their cases, guiding them through their individualized legal journey, and devising creative and innovative solutions tailored to their specific situations.

In addition to his proficiency in personal injury matters, Andreas has demonstrated his skills as an advocate and negotiator in commercial litigation, labor and employment disputes, and civil rights cases. He has represented individuals and businesses in both federal and state courts, including navigating complex governmental audits and investigations by esteemed entities such as the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division, the New York State Department of Labor, the New York State Division of Human Rights, the New York City Commission on Human Rights, and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

Andreas' exceptional legal abilities have been recognized by his peers, as he has been named to the prestigious Super Lawyers New York Metro Rising Stars list for Employment Litigation Defense multiple times, including in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. This honor is bestowed upon only 2.5% of attorneys in New York, highlighting Andreas' outstanding skill and dedication to his clients. Additionally, Andreas and co-founder Michael Iakovou were proudly inducted into the Greek America Foundation's esteemed 40 under 40 class of 2022, recognizing their professional achievements and commitment to philanthropy. Andreas is an active member of the Hellenic Lawyers Association, where he shares his passion for law and his Greek heritage with like-minded legal professionals.

Education

St. John’s University School of Law, Queens, New York, LL.M. (Bankruptcy)
St. Thomas University School of Law & Business, Miami Gardens, FL, J.D./M.B.A.
Pace University Lubin School of Business, New York, NY, B.B.A.

Bar Admissions

New York
New Jersey

Court Admissions 

New York State Unified Court System
New Jersey State Court
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
United States Supreme Court

Professional Licenses & Affiliations 

New York City Hospitality Alliance, Corporate Partner, Industry Advocate, Red Apple Restaurant Member (Present)
Miami Hospitality Alliance, Co-Founder

Languages

Greek (fluent)
Spanish (conversational)

Publications and Media Appearances

Total Food Service, “Koutsoudakis Led Firm, KI Legal, Brings Legacy of Restaurant Industry Experience to Metro NY’s Hospitality Community,” June 2023
NY Daily News, “Injured Firefighters Plan Suit Against NYC Over Closing Firehouse Before Near-Deadly Blaze,” June 2023
The Arthur Aidala Power Hour, 6-29-23, June 2023
WCBS NewsRadio, 1010 WINS, June 2023
Staten Island Live, “3 FDNY Members Hurt Battling Staten Island Blaze Plan to Sue NYC Over Closed Firehouse,” June 2023
Law360, “Law360’s 2023 Hospitality Editorial Advisory Board,” May 2023
Food Service Overview and Current State of the Industry, ESTIATOR, June 2015
Work/Life Balance for Lawyers: Myth or Reality, The New York County Lawyer, July/Aug. 2012
What to Expect from a U.S. Department of Labor Investigation, ESTIATOR, Mar. 2012
Magistrate Judges: A Primer for Young Lawyers, NYSBA, Young Lawyers Section, Electronically in Touch, Feb. 2012
A Visit from the U.S. Dept. of Labor May Mean Visits from other Dept.’s also, ESTIATOR, Dec. 2011
Law Update: New York Wage Theft Prevention Act of 2010, ESTIATOR, Feb. 2011
Lost or Damaged Shipments, and Your Rights, KPHTH, Nov. 2010
Antitrust More than a Century After Sherman: Why Protecting Competitors Promotes Competition
Economically Efficient Mergers, 34 U. DAYTON L. REV. 233 (2009)

Awards & Accolades

Hellenic Lawyers Association, Member
Thomson Reuters® as a New York Super Lawyer Rising Star (2013 - 2016, 2019 – 2022)
Greek America Foundation’s 40 Under 40 (Class of 2022)