Andrew was born in Tunica, Mississippi on August 29, 1967. He attended Emory University (BA 1989) and University of Georgia (JD 1992). While at Emory, Andrew was active in many civic organizations, a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and a Gardener B. Allan Scholarship recipient. At the University of Georgia, he participated in various civic and was a member of Phi Delta Phi.

Since graduation from law school, Andrew has engaged in an active civil law practice in Tunica County, Mississippi and the surrounding counties. Andrew primary practice areas are: governmental law and representation; real estate; business law; wills, probate and estate planning; and general litigation.

Andrew is a member of The Mississippi Bar and State Bar of Georgia. He has served on the executive committees for the Gaming Law Section of the Mississippi Bar and the Government Law Section of the Mississippi Bar. Additionally, Andrew has served as an officer of both sections, currently serving as Chairman of both the Gaming Law Section and Government Law Section for the Mississippi Bar. He is also a member of the Real Property Section of the Mississippi Bar. He is a past president of the Mississippi Association of County Board Attorneys (President 2008) and currently serves as a Trustee for the Association.