Andrew Warmington
Attorney at Law
Andrew is widely recognized as a leading authority in military, education, and labor law and employment at Capovilla & Williams. With over 15 years of diverse legal experience across the globe, including locations such as Korea, Italy, and the United States, he commands a robust understanding of military, federal employment and labor law, and education law.
Graduating 9th out of 160 from the prestigious James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, Andrew brings exceptional credentials to the table. After earning his law degree, he was commissioned into the United States Army, where he served as a Judge Advocate for more than a decade, demonstrating steadfast commitment and expertise in his field.
Andrew’s first assignment as a Judge Advocate was as the Administrative Law and Labor and Employment Attorney for the 2d Infantry Division in South Korea. In this pivotal role, he acted as the primary legal advisor to decision-makers on critical issues such as ethics, financial conflicts of interest, and labor and employment law. He also represented the Army in all MSPB and EEOC cases arising from the Republic of Korea.
After his impactful tour in South Korea, Andrew was appointed as the Brigade Trial Counsel for the 173d Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) in Vicenza, Italy. In this capacity, he served as a federal prosecutor for a prestigious Army unit comprised of over 3,000 airborne-qualified Soldiers and more than 30 decision-makers. Andrew effectively litigated over 10 felony-level cases before military juries and judges, handling serious charges including rape of a child, sexual assault, possession and production of child pornography, aggravated assault, domestic violence, and false official statement, among other significant criminal offenses.
Andrew then passionately pursued his calling to help Soldiers in need and became a Trial Defense Attorney (TDS) at Fort Meade, Maryland. He served as the primary counsel for Soldiers facing felony and misdemeanor charges, as well as those confronting adverse actions by the Army at key installations such as Fort Meade, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Fort Detrick, and Fort Dix. Additionally, he acted as the primary military defense counsel for the entire National Capital Region and for high-profile clients from beyond the region.
Andrew provided exceptional criminal and administrative defense services, engaging in over 1,000 client interactions, which included representing more than 25 Army senior leaders. Notably, he achieved a dismissal prior to trial for a Soldier charged with aggravated assault by skillfully identifying and introducing exculpatory eye-witness testimony at a preliminary hearing. Furthermore, he secured a dismissal with prejudice prior to trial for an Army senior leader charged with receiving a bribe and steering government contracts, successfully arguing that significant discovery violations by the prosecution had obstructed the officer’s right to counsel.
After his tour as a TDS attorney, Andrew took on the role of Command Judge Advocate at the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School. In this influential position, he played a crucial role in shaping education law policies and served as a key advisor to the Dean of the Legal Center and School. Following this impactful assignment, Andrew became the Brigade Judge Advocate for the 2d Brigade Combat Team, 82d Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
In this capacity, he served as the primary legal advisor and supervising attorney for an Army unit comprised of over 3,000 airborne qualified Soldiers, overseeing more than 30 decision-makers engaged in critical worldwide crisis response missions. Andrew effectively guided decision-makers through complex legal landscapes, conducting thorough reviews for more than 200 administrative and criminal investigations, including 7 death investigations and 10 senior leader investigations. Leading a dedicated team of 2 attorneys and 8 paralegals, he successfully managed over 700 criminal and administrative legal actions, demonstrating exceptional leadership and expertise.
Andrew’s last position as an Active Duty Judge Advocate was as the Deputy Chief of the Labor and Employment Law Division for the United States Army Reserve Command at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In this role, he excelled as a labor and employment law litigation attorney and a trusted legal advisor to the worldwide headquarters of the United States Army Reserve, overseeing operations involving over 29 primary commands and locations, 3,100 attorneys, 170,000 Soldiers, and 11,000 civilian employees. Serving as the principal legal advisor on civilian disciplinary matters, hiring, and retention actions, Andrew reviewed and provided strategic guidance to senior leaders and supervisors on more than 250 labor and employment law cases. He also led litigation efforts in MSPB and EEOC cases across the Department of Defense with impressive expertise.
Robert Capovilla, the CEO of Capovilla & Williams, confidently commends Andrew: “I’ve known Andrew for nearly 15 years, and we have risen together in the JAGC. He is an exceptionally talented, dedicated, and insightful attorney. With his background as a college football player, Andrew brings toughness, grit, and unwavering determination to every challenge he faces. I am immensely proud of his commitment to our service members, federal employees, and students nationwide. He stands out as one of the best in the business.”
