Andrew Celauro

Andrew Celauro joined Frank A. Hamner, P.A. as an associate in 2011, following his clerkship with the firm in the summer of 2010. His practice focuses on commercial and construction litigation and landlord/tenant law. Andrew has successfully drafted and argued numerous motions throughout the state of Florida, and has assisted in the drafting and preparation of multiple appellate briefs.

Andrew attended Stetson University College of Law, graduating cum laude in 2011. He was a member of Stetson’s nationally-ranked Moot Court Board, participating twice in the Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition and earning a Best Memorial Award. Additionally, Andrew served as a Student Editor of the Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, received the highest grade designations in Trial Advocacy (the Victor O. Wehle Award) and Interviewing & Counseling, and was awarded the E. Harris Drew Memorial Award for his dedication to the law and excellence in oral and written communication.

Andrew graduated magna cum laude from the University of Florida in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science in Advertising and a minor in Business Administration. In 2004, he graduated from the International Baccalaureate program at Cypress Creek High School in Orlando, Florida. In his spare time, Andrew enjoys playing guitar, traveling, and watching Gator and professional football.

Education

University of Florida, B.S., Advertising, magna cum laude (2008)

Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude (2011)

Organizations and Activities

  • Moot Court Board
    • Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
    • 2011 Pacific Super Regional Quarterfinalist, Best Memorial Award, 14th Best Oralist
    • 2010 Southeast Super Regional Quarterfinalist, Top Ten Brief Award
  • Journal of International Wildlife Law & Policy, Student Editor
    • Co-authored “Advocacy in the Joint Venture Context” and presented in Winnipeg, MB, Canada to members of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan Committee.
  • Environmental Law Society, Vice President

Honors and Awards

  • E. Harris Drew Memorial Award
    • Graduation award based on student’s dedication to the law and excellence in oral and written communication.
  • Highest Grade Designation in Trial Advocacy (Victor O. Wehle Award) and Interviewing & Counseling
  • Phi Delta Phi, Cardozo Inn
  • Carlton Fields First-Year Appellate Advocacy Competition
  • Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges

Professional Affiliations

  • The Florida Bar
  • Orange County Bar Association
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • The George C. Young First Central Florida American Inn of Court

Civic Affiliations

  • Central Florida Gator Club, Board Member
  • Give Kids The World, Volunteer

Publications

  • Research assistant to Frank A. Hamner, Esq., “Florida Construction Law and Practice,” Rights and Liabilities of Architects and Engineers, Florida Bar CLE Manual, 7th Edition