Alan A. Andrews received his B.A. with honors from Howard University and his law degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  While in law school, Mr. Andrews served as Chief Justice of the Holderness Moot Court and was recognized as a member of the James E. and Carolyn B. Davis Society.  After law school, Mr. Andrews served his country as a U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (“JAG”) officer stationed at Schofield Barracks and Ft. Shafter, Hawaii.

After his military service ended, Mr. Andrews began his career as a local government attorney serving the cities of Charlotte and High Point as a Police Attorney. He further served as the Durham County Attorney, a Deputy County Attorney in Gaston County, a Deputy City Attorney in the City of Winston-Salem, and as the Chief Deputy City Attorney for the City of Greensboro. Mr. Andrews has also served as a staff attorney at the North Carolina General Assembly.

Mr. Andrews has extensive experience in economic development law, eminent domain, community development, code enforcement, nuisance abatement, employment and water utilities law. His background also makes him uniquely suited to advise North Carolina police departments and Sheriff’s offices. Mr. Andrews’ practice includes municipal law, zoning and land use law, litigation, and ordinance drafting. Mr. Andrews also advises private clients in administrative and judicial matters at the local, State and Federal levels.

Mr. Andrews has argued cases before the N.C. Court of Appeals, including a case of first impression involving police personnel records. Mr. Andrews negotiated the City of Greensboro’s participation in the Greensboro-Randolph Megasite via a master services agreement and the rerouting of water and sewer services from Greensboro to the site.
Mr. Andrews is a member of the North Carolina Association of Municipal Attorneys and has served as past President of the North Carolina Association of Police Attorneys.