Practice Areas
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Financial Services Litigation
- Class Action Litigation
- Employment Law
Education
University of Virginia School of Law
- J.D. 2011
- Virginia Journal of Criminal Law, Articles Editor
University of Mary Washington
- B.A. 2007
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Georgia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Middle Districts of Georgia
- Georgia Supreme Court and Court of Appeals
Andrew S. Koelz
A former judicial law clerk with experience in federal and state courts, Andrew helps clients with complex civil litigation matters.
In his 15+ years practicing law, Andrew has defended clients in matters relating to business disputes, products liability, data breaches, class actions, federal condemnation actions, the Lanham Act, and insurance coverage. His clients have included companies in diverse industries including retail and consumer products, information technology, real estate investment, natural gas, pharmaceutical, and government.
Prior to joining KCO, Andrew worked at an AM Law 100 law firm for ten years. Prior to that he served as a law clerk to the Honorable Charles A. Pannell, Jr., and the Honorable Steve C. Jones, at the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and as a law clerk for the Honorable James V. Lane, and the Honorable Thomas J. Wilson, IV, at the Circuit Court of Rockingham County in Virginia.
- Represented co-owner of movie studio in lawsuit regarding dispute over ownership of the studio, resulting in a multi-million-dollar judgment for client.
- Represented energy company in litigation to obtain easement rights to construct natural gas pipeline, and in other litigation related to construction of the pipeline.
- Represented CPA firm in class action lawsuit regarding syndicated conservation easements.
- Represented property investment company in litigation concerning contract dispute.
- Represented governmental entity in litigation for Georgia bond validation.
- Takeaways From Alaska Justices’ Pollution Exclusion Ruling, Law 360, April 16, 2025
- Del. Justices’ D&O Ruling Clarifies “Related” Claim Analysis, Law360, February 21, 2025
- “Phantom” Reimbursement Rights? The Battle Over Recoupment of Defense Costs, Business Law Today, October 16, 2023
- Recognized as “One to Watch” in Commercial Litigation by The Best Lawyers in America