Andrew C. McDannold
Attorney

Andrew has broad experience creating wills, trusts, medical directives, and other planning documents for clients of all ages and economic situations.  He represents clients in probate litigation, guardianship proceedings, and a wide variety of Elder Law matters.  Also, Andrew fights on behalf of disabled veterans to ensure they receive the VA benefits to which they are entitled, and he has successfully advocated before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
 
A Tampa native, Andrew grew up building model airplanes and dreamed of becoming a pilot.  However, the Air Force needed personnel with technical degrees, so he studied computer engineering and instead became a flight test engineer.  During his 25-year military career Andrew designed and led the first-ever operational test of the nation’s primary electronic warfare aircraft, managed software development for the B-2 "stealth" bomber, served two tours of duty in Iraq as a military advisor, created logistics plans for U.S. Central Command, and commanded a squadron responsible for managing aircraft maintenance.

When the time came to prepare for a second career, Andrew was drawn to the legal profession because he’s a planner and a problem solver, and he loves to help people – particularly seniors.  Elder Law is the perfect expression of his character, because it enables Andrew to connect with his clients in a very personal way.  By taking the time to develop a relationship with the client and understand her story, Andrew is able to create a legal solution that’s tailored to achieve her unique goals.

EDUCATION

Stetson University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, Certificate of Concentration in Elder Law (2016)

Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, M.A., summa cum laude (2011)

North Carolina State University, B.S. (1996)

ADMISSIONS

State of Florida

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

ASSOCIATIONS

Hillsborough County Bar Association (Military and Veterans Affairs Committee)

The Florida Bar (Elder Law Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section; Solo & Small Firm Section)

American Bar Association (Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Accredited Attorney)

Judge Thomas E. Penick, Jr. Elder Law Inn of Court (Thirteenth Circuit)

PRESENTATIONS

Speaker, "Estate Planning," Hale Senior Activity Center, Dunedin, FL | January 30, 2018

SERVICE

Volunteer, Wills for Veterans, Hillsborough County Bar Association (2017)

Volunteer, Wills for Warriors, Stetson Law Center of Excellence in Elder Law (2015, 2016)

Volunteer, Elder Law, Gulfcoast Legal Services (2016)

Volunteer, Stetson Law Veteran’s Advocacy Clinic (2016)