OverviewAndy is a trusted advisor to businesses, executives, boards of directors, and investors—proactively guiding them through every stage of the business life cycle. From complex transactions and corporate governance to risk mitigation and dispute resolution, Andy helps leaders make sound decisions that protect and grow enterprise value. When challenges arise, clients rely on Andy’s experience, judgment, and steady advocacy to resolve them.
Andy advises publicly traded and privately held companies in the industrial sector and beyond, serving clients across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, logistics, transportation, construction, professional services, and more.
The former president of a regional law firm with offices throughout North Carolina, Andy brings a track record of proven success and deep experience in combining legal acumen with business insight. Recognizing these strengths, Michael Best appointed Andy as its National Strategic Growth Partner, leveraging his leadership to drive the firm’s expansion into high-growth markets nationwide by attracting and integrating top-tier attorneys, groups, and firms.
Andy’s approach reflects a core belief: exceptional service begins with responsiveness, a commitment to excellence, and a mindset of creating lasting value. Clients and colleagues alike appreciate his ability to combine technical skill with relational leadership—building valuable partnerships that stand the test of time.
Honors & Recognitions
- Managing Partners to Watch, North Carolina Lawyers Weekly, 2025
- Silver Beaver Award, Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America, 2022
- Legal Elite, Business North Carolina Magazine, Young Guns, 2020
- Selected to Business Litigation, Business & Corporate Rising Stars, Super Lawyers®, 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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