Andrea Studley Knowles

Andrea Studley Knowles is a partner in the Boston office of Fitch Law Partners LLP. She focuses her practice on business litigation, employment law and litigation, real estate litigation and product liability defense. Her counsel and representation extends to a diverse range of clients from the real the estate, retail, health care, insurance, professional services, manufacturing and distribution sectors. In addition, she serves the needs of clients in the government sector.

Ms. Knowles received her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Boston College in 1993. Later, she obtained her J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 1998. Licensed in Massachusetts for over two decades, she has successfully represented clients in both state and federal courts across Massachusetts, as well as other areas in New England and beyond. 

In her business practice, Ms. Knowles counsels and represents businesses and business owners in matters involving contract disputes and alleged violations of consumer protection statutes, including consumer class actions. She also drafts contracts and conducts contract reviews for clients with an eye toward protecting their key interests and managing risks.

In her employment practice, Ms. Knowles serves both as adviser and advocate. She provides training and counsels business clients on developing robust workplace policies and practices to minimize risk of litigation. She drafts employment and severance agreements and other work-related documents. She also conducts internal investigations. When litigation arises, Ms. Knowles defends clients, in court and before administrative boards, against allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and other related wrongs.

In her product liability practice, Ms. Knowles defends manufacturers and retailers in litigation involving the design and manufacture of consumer goods, including power tools, electrical equipment, lawn-and-garden equipment, and automotive components. 

Throughout her years of practice, Ms. Knowles has maintained a steadfast commitment to pro bono work. For years she was responsible for the representation of a national civil-rights organization in a housing discrimination matter. She has advocated for a high school teacher disciplined for political speech, and has acted on behalf of a high school student in need of special-education services.

Ms. Knowles was previously a partner at a prestigious Boston litigation boutique and an associate at a large Boston-based international law firm.