Andrea R. Kells
About Andrea R. Kells
Andrea R. Kells is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Andrea R. Kells is recognized in the following practice area:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
Current Firm: McGuireWoods LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 2004
Location: Raleigh, NC
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