About Shelly M.
Shelly M. Andrew trained at the University of Washington School of Law, where she earned her J.D. She also pursued legal studies at the University of Alabama School of Law and completed undergraduate work at the University of Washington. Her education provided a foundation in both state and federal law and prepared her for practice across multiple jurisdictions.
She is a partner at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP. At the firm she works alongside other litigators and counsel on matters that reach state and federal tribunals. Her role as partner involves case strategy, courtroom work and advising clients on procedural and substantive legal questions. She has practiced in both Washington and Alaska and appears in federal district courts in those states.
Andrew is admitted to the bars of Washington and Alaska. Her federal admissions include the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington and the U.S. District Court for the District of Alaska. These admissions allow her to take cases that cross state lines and to represent clients in a variety of trial-level matters.
She maintains active memberships in regional and state bar organizations. Those memberships include the Washington State Bar Association and the Alaska State Bar Association. She is also affiliated with local groups such as the Anchorage Bar Association, the King County Bar Association and the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. Andrew is a member of Washington Women Lawyers, a group that provides networking and professional development opportunities for women in the profession.
Colleagues describe her approach to cases as methodical and practical. She breaks down complex procedural issues into clear steps for clients and for trial teams. In court she combines preparation with succinct argument. Outside the courtroom she spends time mentoring younger attorneys and participating in bar activities that address practice standards and continuing education.
Her practice has involved both state-court and federal-court proceedings, and she regularly handles matters that require coordination across jurisdictions. She serves clients from initial filing through trial and post-trial work when necessary. Her current practice centers on litigation and representation in state and federal courts.
