Matthew J. McAndrews is an associate attorney with Brown & James, P.C. Matthew grew up in Lenexa, Kansas, and graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City with a Bachelor’s degree in theatre production, design, and performance. After successfully founding and managing a theatrical production company for several years, he obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law. He began his practice frequently litigating and resolving landlord-tenant, premises liability, and property ownership disputes favorably. He also has experience practicing in the areas of employee benefits, federal compliance, subrogation lien resolution, and disability/insurance law.
Matthew enjoys volunteering for and donating to the Learning Club assisting to provide a positive, pivotal educational experience for the children in Kansas City who need it most. In his free time, Matthew likes gardening, hiking, biking, golfing, and boating with his wife and dog.
Prior Legal Experience
The Law Offices of Douglas K. DeZube, law clerk
The Tax Institute with H&R Block, tax attorney and analyst
Legal Aid of Western Missouri, landlord-tenant and property attorney
Arnold, Newbold, Sollars, and Hollins, P.C., labor and employment attorney
Burnett Driskill Attorneys, disability attorney
Academic Honors and Activities
Next Generation Diversity Merit Scholar
Midwest Innocence Project, volunteer
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance , volunteer
CALI Awards, Federal Public Lands and Resources – highest grade honors
Dean’s Honor List, UMKC School of Law
Community Activities
Learning Club, volunteer