Keith Andress, office managing shareholder in the Birmingham office, concentrates his practice in civil litigation, primarily in the areas of business, construction and real estate. He has extensive experience representing financial institutions, title insurers and others involved in loan security and improvements to real property. Another major part of Mr. Andress' practice includes litigating cases involving breaches of contracts and business torts. In addition to litigation, Mr. Andress serves as a counselor to his clients for issues involving potential litigation and risk reduction. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Andress practiced as a C.P.A. at Ernst & Young, and he passed all four parts of the C.P.A. exam on his first sitting.
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, 2011 and 2012
- Listed in Alabama Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense, 2012
- Certified Public Accountant*
- Member – American, Alabama and Birmingham Bar Associations
- Named by Birmingham magazine as one of "Birmingham's Top Attorneys" in Business Litigation, 2009; Civil Litigation, 2012
- Baker Donelson Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year, 2007
- AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Alabama, 1994
- U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Alabama
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 1994, cum laude
- Auburn University, B.A., 1989
*Baker Donelson is not a CPA firm