Andrea H. McNeely
Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
Andrea is a trial lawyer with an emphasis in business and employment litigation for both plaintiffs and defendants. She has successfully represented clients litigating shareholder, non-competition, and employment discrimination disputes, and obtained pre-trial injunctions. She has achieved jury verdicts enforcing her clients’ contract rights, represented clients in trust and estates disputes, and obtained protection for vulnerable adults. She also regularly represents clients in the areas of regulatory monitoring and advocacy, including extensive work in alcohol regulation and policy, and with Washington's Liquor and Cannabis Board.
Andrea joined GTH in 2005 after graduating from Seattle University School of Law, magna cum laude. Before becoming a lawyer, she taught English in local public schools for over ten years.
Andrea spends her free time trying to keep up with her husband and kids, skiing, backpacking, adventure-seeking and raising a small flock of urban chickens. Andrea currently serves as a Trustee for the Federal Bar Association in the Western District, is a member of Washington Women Lawyers, serves on the Pierce County Bar Association Editorial Board and Judicial Qualifications Committee.
- Seattle University School of Law
- J.D. | Law
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Central Washington University
- Washington State Teaching Credential
- University of Washington School of Law
- B.A. | English
- Partner
- Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP
- Current
- Washington Rising Stars
- Thomson Reuters' Super Lawyers
- 2013-2014
- Washington State Bar  # 36156
- Member
- Current
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Washington Women Lawyers, Pierce County Chapter
- Member
- Current
- Robert J. Bryan Chapter XXV Inn of Court
- Member
- Current
- Campaign for Equal Justice
- Board Member
- Current
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Appeals & Appellate
- Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Health Care Law
- Gov & Administrative Law
- Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
- English