Benchmark Litigation Names Andrew Atkins to its “40 & Under” List

Benchmark Litigation has honored Andrew Atkins by naming him to its prestigious "40 & Under" list. This recognition celebrates the most promising young litigators across the United States, acknowledging their outstanding achievements and potential.

Benchmark Litigation compiles the list through peer and client reviews with attorneys at peer legal firms and clients who provide feedback on the attorneys' performances. Benchmark Litigation also examines the nominees' recent case work to determine the attorneys’ impact.

Andrew is a seasoned construction attorney with significant experience in litigation and contracting. He co-chairs the Real Estate Litigation practice at Smith Anderson. Andrew regularly represents owners, contractors and developers in multi-party disputes involving public and private commercial projects. Andrew has represented clients in some of the largest construction disputes in North Carolina including multi-million dollar claims related to the construction of state-owned psychiatric hospitals, a light rail system and public highways. Andrew has significant experience in mediation, litigation, and arbitration and has been involved in projects across North Carolina, throughout the southeast, in Puerto Rico and in Eastern Europe. Andrew has been named to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in Litigation - Real Estate (2021-2024) and Construction Law (2022-2024).

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