Andy represents clients in the areas of construction litigation, complex commercial litigation, contract drafting/negotiations, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, arbitration, and general litigation. He is licensed in both North and South Carolina and devotes a significant portion of his practice to construction litigation, land use, and general business disputes. In addition, he is an active member in multiple construction trade organizations throughout the Carolinas and is a past member of the Carolinas Associated General Contractors (AGC) Board of Directors.
Andy’s extensive construction knowledge has enabled him to work with general contractors, owners, developers, subcontractors, suppliers, and sureties during every stage of the construction process. He has advised and litigated on:
- Planned community construction litigation
- Multi-party construction claims
- Government contracts
- Subgrade and foundation failures
- Bid disputes, licensing, Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling, delay, acceleration, and inefficiency claims
- Envelope failures leading to water intrusion, solar energy procurement and delivery, and lien claims
Education
J.D., West Virginia University, College of Law, 2003
B.S., magna cum laude, West Virginia University, 2000
Professional Associations
- Charlotte Lab School, Board of Directors, Founding Member
- Bronko Nagurski Charlotte Touchdown Club, Board of Directors, 2008-present
- Michael A. Kahn H.S. Community Service and Scholastic Scholarship Award Committee 2013-present
- Carolinas Association of General Contractors, Suppliers Council, Vice-Chair 2015 and 2016
- Carolinas Association of General Contractors Suppliers Council, 2010-present
- Carolinas Association of General Contractors Young Leaders 2014-present
- Construction Financial Management Association, Golf Tournament Fundraising Committee 2013-2015
- Professional Construction Estimators Association Board of Directors, 2009
- Myers Park Country Club, Membership Committee 2015-present
Honors
- Best Lawyers in America, 2024
- Business North Carolina Legal Elite, 2022
- North Carolina Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine, 2011 – 2017
- Charlotte Business Leader Movers and Shakers, 2012