Andrew S. Gustafson, Attorney

Andrew S. Gustafson founded Lincoln Law in 2001 to give people a clear path through bankruptcy and consumer-debt problems. He is licensed to practice law in both Utah and California.

• Founded Lincoln Law in 2001, after starting his career in corporate law and litigation
• U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), where he was a Managing Editor of the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law
• Built tools the bankruptcy field uses, including the DECAF debtor-education program and BK Express

We measure our success not in cases filed, but in lives set free: marriages saved, families kept together, people breathing easy again.

Why he founded Lincoln Law

In 1999, Andrew practiced corporate law and litigation as an associate at a Martindale-Hubbell A rated firm. However, it wasn't long before he recognized that corporate law was not his passion. So, in 2001, he founded Lincoln Law, a firm focused on providing effective consumer law solutions for those in need.

Education

Andrew S. Gustafson attended U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), where he was a Managing Editor of the Berkeley Journal of Employment and Labor Law. He received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University, majoring in History and minoring in Philosophy. He graduated magna cum laude from BYU. While at BYU, Andrew was the founder and president of the BYU Speech and Debate Club and participated in the BYU Honors Program.

In the legal community

Andrew has been active in many legal organizations including the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys ("NACBA"), National Association of Consumer Attorneys ("NACA"), the ABA section of Business Law and the Utah Bar Bankruptcy Section. In addition, Andrew is a member of the American Consumer Bankruptcy College ("ACBC") and has regularly hosted the American Consumer Bankruptcy College winter meetings. He is currently licensed to practice law in both Utah and California.

Technology for consumers

In addition to his legal experience, Andrew has a keen interest in the use of technology to provide legal consumer solutions. He created both the Debtor Education and Certification Foundation ("DECAF") and Money Management International Bankruptcy.org consumer education programs. These programs have provided over 1 million hours of debtor education and credit counseling. He was instrumental in the development of BK Express, a widely used case management program for bankruptcy attorneys. Andrew created an educational website for loan modification clients which was jointly funded by HSBC, Money Management International and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Andrew has also created a number of additional consumer law and consumer bankruptcy products.

Andrew's passion for innovation has spurred the creation of his own consumer rights software development company, CounselNow. When he's not in the office working on a case, or spending time with his family, he continues to implement new services and products to benefit his colleagues, clients and the community.