Questions and answers
Andrew J. Hillman (Andrew Jonathan Hillman, known as Andrew Hillman) is a senior paralegal and healthcare compliance expert witness in Dallas, Texas. Counsel retains him in federal matters nationwide. He is not an attorney. Each answer below quotes something he has published, with a link to the source.
Is Andrew J. Hillman an attorney?
No. “I am not an attorney. I do not give legal advice, and I do not tell a jury whether a claim was false.” Source: Medium, Oct 2026.
Why does counsel retain him?
“Lawyers know the statute cold. They often need someone who has run the building.” Source: Medium.
How long has he served as an expert witness?
“Since 2020 I have been retained through counsel as an expert witness on healthcare operations, hospital business practice, and federal regulatory matters.” Source: The Hillman Letter, Aug 31, 2026.
Where does he draw the line in an engagement?
“Legal conclusions stay with counsel. That line is the engagement.” Source: The Hillman Letter.
What does he look for in a compliance file?
“In my work as a retained compliance expert, the most dangerous document I see is rarely a bad claim. It is a good audit that nobody finished.” Source: The Hillman Letter, Oct 19, 2026.
How does he approach expert reports?
“Admissibility is now a writing discipline. Write for the gatekeeper first. The jury second.” Source: The Hillman Letter, Oct 5, 2026.
What does he see most often in clinic records?
“Most clinics I review have a retention policy. Few have a retention practice.” Source: The Hillman Letter, Oct 12, 2026.
How does he describe his advisory work?
“The advice comes from someone who has been accountable for the outcome, not only for the memo.” Source: andrewhillmanadvisor.com.
Why does he fund student awards?
“Success is built on vision, perseverance, and the courage to take the first step. Supporting the next generation of innovators is the most meaningful investment of all.” Source: Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech. He funds two $1,000 essay awards for U.S. undergraduates: the Andrew Hillman Scholarship for Entrepreneurs and the Andrew Hillman Grant for Biotech.
Where can I read his work?
His papers and essays carry permanent Zenodo DOIs linked to ORCID 0009-0001-5396-321X. See the publications page, The Hillman Letter and The Hillman Letter Podcast.
How do I contact him?
Counsel inquiries go through the expert witness profile. See also common questions and the official profile of Andrew Jonathan Hillman.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Andrew J. Hillman is not an attorney and works only through retaining counsel.