Georgetown University School of Law Graduate

A distinguished graduate of Georgetown University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. cum laude in 1978, Andy built his academic foundation at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he completed both his B.S. at the prestigious Wharton School and his M.A., graduating cum laude with a focus in Economics.

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Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning & Probate Law

A distinguished graduate of Georgetown University School of Law, where he earned his J.D. cum laude in 1978, Andy built his academic foundation at the University of Pennsylvania. There, he completed both his B.S. at the prestigious Wharton School and his M.A., graduating cum laude with a focus in Economics.

Andy's comprehensive approach to estate planning encompasses everything from basic will preparation to complex trust arrangements and business succession planning. His expertise has earned him recognition as an AV Preeminent Attorney by Martindale-Hubbell™ and American Lawyer, their highest possible rating for both legal ability and ethical standards. This distinction places him among the Top Rated Lawyers in Trusts & Estates.

Licensed to practice in North Carolina, Florida, and Pennsylvania, Andy brings a multi-jurisdictional perspective to his work that benefits clients with interests across state lines. Beyond his professional achievements, Andy shares his life with his wife Holly and their two daughters, Spencer and Courtney. His commitment to family life enriches his understanding of the personal aspects of estate planning, allowing him to better serve clients in protecting and preserving their own family legacies.

For expert guidance in estate planning, tax strategy, and asset protection, contact Andy Strauss to schedule a consultation. Our firm’s practice philosophy is straightforward but powerful: "We do estate planning. We do it well."

Professional Associations & Memberships

  • Member, Who’s Who in American Law
  • Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Sections on Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law, Elder Law
  • Member, North Carolina State Bar Association
  • Member, Pennsylvania State Bar (inactive)
  • Member, Florida State Bar
  • Member, Land of the Sky Council of Estate Planning Attorneys
  • Former Board Member, Asheville Symphony and Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community
  • Board Member, Mission Healthcare Foundation, Asheville, North Carolina
  • Board Member, Cornerstone Strategic Return Fund (AMEX:CRF)
  • Board Member, Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund (AMEX:CLM)

Education

  • J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, DC 1978, Cum Laude
  • M.A., University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1975
  • B.S., University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1975, Cum Laude, Major: Economics

Fraternity

  • Phi Gamma Delta

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 1979
  • Florida, 1979
  • North Carolina, 1993
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 1979
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 1979
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 1979
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 2003
  • U.S. Tax Court

Published Works

  • Estate Planning with Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts, 1996
  • Estate Planning with Family Limited Partnerships, 1998
  • Charitable Planning with Real Property, N.C. Bar Association, 2002
  • LEGACY: Plan, Protect and Preserve Your Estate, The Esperti Peterson Institute, Denver, 1996
  • GENERATIONS, Planning Your Legacy, The Esperti Peterson Institute, Denver, 1999

Classes & Seminars Taught

  • Frequent Lecturer, Educational Seminars and Symposia for Attorneys, Presented at Annual Estate Planning Conference of North Carolina Bar Association on Family Limited Partnerships and Discount Entities
  • Formerly Adjunct Professor, Business Law, University of North Carolina Asheville, N.C.
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Pro Bono Activities

  • Pisgah Legal Services
  • Board Member, Mission Hospital Foundation
  • Advisory Board, Asheville Lyric Opera

Past Employment Positions

  • Honorable John Hess, Superior Court, Washington, D.C., Law Clerk
  • McGuire, Wood (formerly Mahoney, Hadlow & Adams), Jacksonville, FL
  • White Knight Healthcare, Inc., Asheville, NC, President
  • LMV Leasing (Subsidiary of Xerox), President

Awards & Recognitions

Top Rated Lawyer in Trust & Estates – (AV Preeminent Attorney) Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal Ability and Ethical standards – American Lawyer and Martindale-Hubbell™

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