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Andrew R. Jones

Managing Partner, North Carolina

Overview

Andy 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 Managing Partner for North Carolina, Andy leads Michael Best’s growth and development in the state, with a focus on cultivating enduring client relationships, optimizing the efficiency of legal deliverables, and attracting and retaining exceptional professionals. Unique among attorneys, clients 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

Education

Bar Admission

Court Admissions

Community Involvement

  • Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America
    • Vice Chair at Large, Executive Committee, 2022 – Present
    • Vice Chair for Membership, Executive Committee, 2018 – 2022
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2015 – Present
    • Annual Luncheon Vice Chair, 2014 – Present
    • Annual Golf Tournament Vice Chair, 2017 – Present
  • Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
    • Chair, Board of Trustees, 2019 – 2021
    • Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, 2016 – 2019
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2015 – 2022
  • Elon University School of Law Advisory Board, 2023 - Present
  • New Hanover County Library Advisory Board, 2015 – 2017
  • The First Tee of Greater Wilmington, 2023 – Present
  • United Way of the Cape Fear Area, Inc.
    • Chair, Membership Committee, 2020 – 2023
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2019 – 2023

Insights

Education

Bar Admission

Court Admissions

Community Involvement

  • Cape Fear Council, Boy Scouts of America
    • Vice Chair at Large, Executive Committee, 2022 – Present
    • Vice Chair for Membership, Executive Committee, 2018 – 2022
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2015 – Present
    • Annual Luncheon Vice Chair, 2014 – Present
    • Annual Golf Tournament Vice Chair, 2017 – Present
  • Coastal Horizons Center, Inc.
    • Chair, Board of Trustees, 2019 – 2021
    • Vice Chair, Board of Trustees, 2016 – 2019
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2015 – 2022
  • Elon University School of Law Advisory Board, 2023 - Present
  • New Hanover County Library Advisory Board, 2015 – 2017
  • The First Tee of Greater Wilmington, 2023 – Present
  • United Way of the Cape Fear Area, Inc.
    • Chair, Membership Committee, 2020 – 2023
    • Member, Board of Trustees, 2019 – 2023
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