Andrew L. Schwartz

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Andrew Schwartz establishes trusting and communicative relationships with his clients, which helps him better understand their particular circumstances in order to achieve their desired goals. Andrew prides himself on being proactive, responsive and dedicated to each and every client. He serves as outside general counsel to a range of companies in various industries. Andrew focuses his practice on commercial transactions, employment law, real estate, and successful business growth, management, operation, and succession.

With his knowledge and wealth of experience in business, real estate and employment law, Andrew thoroughly understands the concerns and issues his clients bring to him. He deeply engages himself with his clients’ business, and works hard to understand what drives them. Andrew’s practice encompasses all manner of transactions related to mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, and employment agreements. A particular passion is helping and advising clients on business start-ups and growing their business ventures.

His corporate representation includes drafting and reviewing contracts and structuring corporate governance, including drafting limited liability company, partnership, corporate and joint venture agreements. He frequently is asked to speak to business owners on topics such as business entity choice, navigating business controversies and disputes and practical and legal aspects of business succession planning and employment matters. Andrew frequently makes public speaking appearances, for professional associations and events.

Franklin and Marshall College (B.A., 2003)
Widener University School of Law (J.D., 2006)

Moot Court Honor Society
Trial Advocacy Honor Society, Executive Board Member

Outside of the office, Andrew enjoys spending time with his wife, son and daughter, traveling around the world, and playing and watching sports. With a strong commitment to giving back to his community, Andrew volunteers at Manna Food Center, the Special Olympics of Montgomery County and Shepherd’s Table.

Admissions & Certifications
Maryland
District of Columbia
Virginia
New York
North Carolina
U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit
U.S. Supreme Court

Memberships & Activities
Bar Association of Montgomery County, Maryland

Executive Committee
Nominations and Elections Committee, Member (2014-present)
Leadership Development Committee (2011-2020)
Strategic Planning Committee (2010-2015)
Membership Committee (2011-2016)
Social Committee, Co-Chair (2012-2014)
New Practitioners Section, Co-Chair (2009-2011)

Maryland State Bar Association

Young Lawyers Section Council (2008-2012)

The Virginia Bar Association
The New York State Bar Association
Fairfax Bar Association
American Bar Association
Amity Club of Washington, Board of Directors (2010-2012)
Montgomery County, Maryland American Inn of Court

Associate Member (2009-2010)

Montgomery County, Maryland Bar Foundation (2011-present)

Board of Directors Member (2015-present)
Capital Campaign Committee, Special Events Chair (2011-2013)

Honors & Awards
Best Lawyers (2020-2025)
Maryland Super Lawyer (2022-2024)
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer (2022-2024)
Maryland Super Lawyer, Rising Star (2011-2020)
Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer, Rising Star (2013-2020)
Bethesda Magazine