Andrew Cole is a Collins & Lacy shareholder and certified circuit court mediator focusing in construction law, as well as defense litigation, and appellate advocacy. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, developers, architects, engineers, and product manufacturers. Andrew assists clients in every step of the process including taking part in property inspections associated with liability cases. Additionally, he defends designers, manufacturers, and sellers of construction products in class action litigation involving damages and lost-use claims. In his appellate advocacy practice, Andrew works on the draft of appeals, case preparation, and serves as an internal advisor.
South Carolina Super Lawyers has named Andrew a Super Lawyer in the area of Construction/Surety. He received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College and his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law. Prior to joining Collins & Lacy in 2002, Andrew served as a staff attorney for the South Carolina Court of Appeals and as a law clerk for the Honorable Jasper M. Cureton.
Bar & Court Admissions
- South Carolina
- U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Awards & Recognition
- Best Lawyers© (2018-2019)
- Legal Elite of the Midlands (2016)
- South Carolina Super Lawyer® (2014-2018)
- South Carolina Super Lawyers Rising Star® (2012-2013)
Professional, Civic, & Community Involvement
- South Carolina Bar
- Practice & Procedure Committee (2009-2014)
- Chair (2014-present)
- Law-Related Education Division (2000-2014)
- Mock Trial Co-Chair (2005-present)
- Professional Liability Committee (2013-present)
- Insurance Committee (2009- April 2014)
- President (2009-2012)
- Professional Liability Task Force (2012-2013)
- House of Delegates for the Fifth Judicial Circuit (2006-2012)
- Construction Law Section (2003-present)
- Practice & Procedure Committee (2009-2014)
- Richland County Bar Association
- South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association
- Co-Chair, Construction Law Committee (2011-2016)
- Greater Columbia Home Builders' Association
- Chairman, Remodelers' Council Executive Committee (2016-2017)
- Vice Chairman, Remodelers' Council Executive Committee (2015-2016)
- Member-At-Large, Remodelers’ Council Executive Committee (2013-2015)
- International Society of Primerus Law Firms
Papers & Publications
- "The New Amalgamation in South Carolina - A Shortcut to Corporate Liability?" SCDTAA'S For the Defense, June 2012
- General South Carolina Liability Law and Recent Changes in the Law, Abacus Planning Group, Columbia, SC, 2006
Speaking Engagements
- Collins & Lacy attorney Andy Cole to lead the 2014 Construction Law Seminar for SCDTAA member attorneys, March 2014
- Attorney Andrew Cole to Speak to U.S. Green Building Council South Carolina Chapter, January 2012
- Collins & Lacy Attorney Andrew Cole to Speak to Remodelers' Council of Greater Columbia Home Builders Association, August 2011
- Collins & Lacy Attorneys to Speak at 47th Annual South Carolina Home Builders Association, July 2011
- Collins & Lacy Attorney Andrew N. Cole to Present on Construction Law, November 2010
- Free Seminar Series: How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Litigation: Tips to Keep Your Company out of Court, July 2010
- Attorneys Adams and Cole to Speak at SCDTAA Construction Law CLE, The Square Peg in the Round Hole: Contribution and Setoff Claims in Construction Litigation, December 2009
- Overall Construction Law – Protecting Your Company, 2007 Building Industry Expo and Conference, presented by Horry-Georgetown Home Builders' Association
- We’re Under Construction, 2007 Home Builders' Association of South Carolina Convention, Myrtle Beach, SC
- The Truth About Opinions: What CPA’s and Attorneys Need to Know About Expert Witnesses, Program sponsored by South Carolina Bar CLE Division, Co-Sponsored by The South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, 2006
- Class Action Update: Today’s Trends & Strategies for Success, National Business Institute, Columbia, SC, 2006