Andrew M. Hanson

Andrew M. Hanson is a Bristol, Tennessee, officer whose practice includes civil litigation and commercial transactional work in Virginia and Tennessee. He handles general insurance defense, commercial litigation, commercial real estate transactions, financing, real estate litigation, bankruptcy matters, local government development, opportunity zone projects, and tax increment financing. His work supports insurers, businesses, real estate clients, lenders, and local government-related projects that require practical planning and steady advocacy.

Hanson earned a J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1999. He received an undergraduate degree from Emory & Henry College in 1996, graduating magna cum laude. His education supports a practice built on legal analysis, business judgment, drafting, negotiation, and litigation strategy. That foundation helps him evaluate disputes, structure transactions, prepare agreements, and guide clients through matters involving insurance, real estate, financing, bankruptcy, and commercial concerns.

Hanson regularly defends personal injury cases on behalf of insurance companies and insured clients. He also assists with business entity selection and formation, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, commercial real estate documents, and financing matters. His industry experience includes banking and financial services, real estate, health care, insurance, and construction. Through this range of work, he helps clients manage disputes, complete transactions, and address legal risks tied to operations and development.

Andrew M. Hanson is admitted in Tennessee and Virginia, along with federal district, appellate, and bankruptcy courts in both regions. His professional activities include the Bristol Tennessee Bar Association, Bristol Virginia Bar Association, American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, and Virginia State Bar. He has served as the former president of both Bristol bar associations. Hanson helps clients approach litigation, transactions, insurance defense, bankruptcy, and development matters with preparation and practical judgment.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Director, PennStuart
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Virginia State Bar
• Former President, Bristol Tennessee Bar Association
• Former President, Bristol Virginia Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee
• Virginia

Education

• Wake Forest University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Emory & Henry College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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