icon on “ I focus on intellectual property matters, leveraging my engineering background to assist clients with patent prosecution, validity analysis, and other IP-related strategies.”
Andy brings a unique blend of technical expertise and legal insight to Howard & Howard. Before entering the legal field, Andy spent over a decade as an electrical engineer in the automotive industry, where he held roles including System Safety Engineer, Algorithm Engineer, and Calibration Engineer. He managed the Engine Controls Safety Technical Review Board, served as a technical lead for client relationships, and conducted software function testing across multiple automotive systems.
Andy earned his bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University and a master’s degree in Global Automotive Manufacturing Engineering from the University of Michigan. He recently received his Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law and is now admitted to practice law in the State of Michigan.
Services
Intellectual Property
When ideas translate into products, processes, art, or authorship, we help clients protect their innovations and commercialize their work.
Credentials
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy Law School, 2025
- J.D.
- University of Michigan, 2016
- Master of Engineering, Global Automotive Manufacturing Engineering
- Purdue University, 2010
- B.S., Electrical Engineering
Admissions
- Michigan
- U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
