OverviewAndy counsels businesses, boards of directors, executives, and investors on a wide range of matters, including transactions, corporate governance, and risk mitigation – helping them navigate all aspects of the business life cycle. Clients also seek Andy’s advocacy when internal and external disputes arise. Andy advises publicly traded and closely held clients in a diverse range of industry sectors, including transportation, logistics, manufacturing, technology, construction, and professional services, among others. He also represents faith-based and other tax-exempt organizations, advising on governance, operational, and crisis management issues. Business leaders and in-house counsel rely on Andy’s broad skill set, judgment, and experience as a key partner in solving problems for and creating value in their businesses. As the firm’s National Strategic Growth Partner, Andy leads Michael Best’s efforts in expanding the firm through attracting and integrating talented attorneys, groups, and firms in new high-growth markets around the country. The former president of a regional law firm which combined with Michael Best in 2021, legal professionals and clients alike appreciate Andy’s strategic insights and pragmatic judgment as a fellow business leader. Honors & Recognitions
- Silver Beaver Award, Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2022
- Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, Young Guns, 2020
- Rising Star, North Carolina Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020 – Present
- Rising Star, Greater Wilmington Business Journal 100 Rising Stars, 2020
- 40 Under 40 Award, Wilmington Chamber of Commerce & Wilmington Star-News, 2019
- Fellow, E. A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders, 2018
- Recipient, Presidential Scholarship, Elon University
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Professional Activities
- American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Director, Civic Engagement Committee, 2020 – 2021
- Member, Civic Engagement Committee, 2019 – 2020
- District Representative, District 9 (NC), 2018 – 2020
- North Carolina Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division
- Co-Chair, Standing Committee on Disaster Legal Services, 2018 – 2020
- Co-Chair, Meetings and Conventions Committee, 2017 – 2018
- Co-Chair, Community Relations Committee, 2015 – 2017
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