Brian Akers

Brian Akers is an accomplished attorney currently employed at Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, specializing in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense and Admiralty & Maritime law. With a robust legal background, Brian's experience spans roles at Lawyers of Distinction, Rountree Losee LLP, and Villaver Law Firm, handling various practice areas including community association matters and business law. Notably, Brian contributed as a certified legal intern at Valparaiso University School of Law and clerked for both the Lowell Town Court and Kelly Law Offices LLC. Brian holds a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University School of Law, a Master’s Degree in Sociology from East Carolina University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Alongside legal pursuits, Brian demonstrated leadership in sports as a head soccer coach and assistant coach at the high school and collegiate levels, respectively.