Andrew Ellingsen
Andrew Ellingsen is an associate attorney in Fennemore’s Natural Resources group. He works with businesses, developers, contractors, property owners, and other clients to navigate complex environmental and real estate matters.
Prior to joining Fennemore, Andrew practiced at a boutique business law firm, assisting companies and individuals in commercial disputes, construction matters, and real estate litigation. Andrew also worked with clients on an array of transactional matters, including entity selection and formation, corporate governance, commercial leasing, and real estate purchase and sale agreements.
Before becoming an attorney, Andrew gained firsthand experience in the real estate, construction, engineering, and architecture industries. This multidisciplinary background gives Andrew practical insight into the challenges facing developers, contractors, property owners, and businesses throughout a project’s lifecycle, enabling him to provide tailored legal advice grounded in the client’s specific needs and objectives.
An Arizona native, Andrew is an avid golfer and enjoys hiking and spending time with family in his free time.
Education
- J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
- Willard H. Pedrick Scholar
- Executive Articles Editor, The Corporate and Business Law Journal
- Oral Advocate Award for Legal Advocacy
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Arbitration
- B.S., Arizona State University, summa cum laude
- Moeur Award
- Dean’s Award
- New American University Scholarship
Areas Of Practice
We are the forward-thinking natural resources, energy and environmental law team that innovates to ensure industry and businesses successfully navigate the ever-changing regulatory climate.
Experienced, forward-thinking advocates who go beyond the expected for clients in dispute prevention and resolution.
Our real estate practice is one of the largest in the American West, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada and Washington with experience in all aspects of the real estate development process, from due diligence, acquisition and finance, through land use permitting and entitlements, to leasing and sale.
Admissions
- Arizona