Resolve Government Relations is a next-generation Maine lobbying firm. It was built from the ground up to embrace teamwork, technology, and modern lobbying techniques. Our style is defined by highly attentive representation, integrity, relentless determination, and adaptability. With over twenty years in Maine politics, our reputation was earned by delivering results through focused attention. Clients often tell us that they forget that we have other clients and that we are their trusted advisor. We aim to maintain that trust every day as we represent clients at all levels of state and local Maine government.

Since 2019, Andy has consistently been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, Government Relations Practice. Andy was named a New England Trailblazer in Government Affairs by Connecticut Law Tribune, 2019. Andy was also recognized in Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Lobbying from 2016-2020. He is a graduate of the State Government Affairs Council Professional Certificate Program.

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Over twenty years in Maine politics, lobbying for over twelve years.

Andy is the founder of Resolve Government Relations.

He represents a wide range of clients at every level of Maine government including the Maine Legislature, the executive branch, state agencies, and municipalities. His practice focuses on general business regulation and improving the regulatory climate for businesses.

He represents a multinational brewery, a multinational education publisher and test assessment provider, large statewide trade associations, national medical companies, national technology companies, and many others. Active in Maine politics for over two decades, Andy has strong relationships with key decision makers at the State House and all levels of Maine government.

Prior to founding Resolve Government Relations, Andy was a senior partner at Preti Flaherty, a regional law firm in New England, and practiced in the Government Affairs group there for over twelve years.

Before law school, Andy worked for Governor John Baldacci as the Director of Boards and Commissions within the Office of the Governor. In this role, he was the primary advisor to Governor John Baldacci on thousands of appointments to hundreds of state boards and commissions. Andy also worked closely with members of the Maine House and Senate on hundreds of gubernatorial appointments requiring legislative confirmation.

Andy is admitted to practice law in Maine; Massachusetts; the U.S District Court for the District of Maine; the U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit; U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court.

He is a graduate of the University of Maine School of Law (J.D.) and Bowdoin College (A.B.).

Andy is a member of the Maine Development Foundation, Leadership Maine, Allagash Class; served on the Board of Directors for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Portland; and the Southern Midcoast Maine Chamber, Government Liaison Committee.