Andrew P. Wiederholt, PE

Andrew Wiederholt is an associate with Foulston’s litigation practice group in the firm’s Topeka office. He received his J.D. from Washburn University School of Law. Prior to joining Foulston, Andrew was a senior project engineer in the Transportation Group at Bartlett & West. During his engineering career, Andrew’s work focused on public works infrastructure design and construction projects for local and state entities. As an attorney, Andrew advises clients on construction- and engineering-related matters.

Andrew’s decision to go to law school was largely motivated by his career as a civil engineer. Opportunities to work for and with local governments, design professionals, and construction contractors taught him the importance of well-drafted and detailed construction documents as well as open and effective communication to a project’s success. Andrew’s hope is that his technical and practical experience will allow him to bridge the gaps that can exist between project owners, design professionals, and construction contractors.

Outside the office, Andrew spends his time with his wife Megan and kids Mary Ann and JJ. Together, they enjoy trips to the zoo, fishing, and attending as many sporting events that they can.

Education

• Washburn University School of Law (J.D., Dean's Honors, 2023)
  Certificate in Intellectual Property Law; CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Legal Analysis, Research, and Writing I, Oil and Gas Law
• Bethel College (B.S. in Physics, cum laude, 2013)
  NAIA Academic All-American; KCAC Academic All-Conference
• Kansas State University (B.S. in Civil Engineering, 2012)
  Structural Option; Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor Society; Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society

Admissions

• Kansas (2023)

• Construction
• Litigation & Disputes

• Construction

Previous Experience

• Foulston Siefkin LLP, Legal Extern (2023)
• Bartlett & West, Project Engineer (2014-2020); Senior Project Engineer (2020-2022)
• Kansas State University INSIGHT GK-12 STEM Fellowship (2013-2014)

Engineering Projects

• NE Seward Avenue, Topeka, KS: Completed roadway geometric improvement design and storm sewer network analysis and design for a reconstruction project that included 4,500 linear feet of full-depth asphalt pavement reconstruction and a one-mile mill and overlay.
• U.S. Highway 50 Development: Conducted a traffic impact study and developed an access management plan for a one-mile stretch of U.S. 50 west of Emporia in Lyon County.
• SW Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, KS: Designed a 1.5-mile street maintenance project along an urban arterial in Topeka’s commercial district. Managed and directed construction observation services throughout construction to ensure that the work was completed according to construction documents and City of Topeka specifications.
• Ed Rutherford Rd., Greenville, TX: Designed horizontal and vertical improvements for a half-mile road reconstruction project through an industrial park in the City of Greenville, Texas.
• SE California Ave., Topeka, KS: Conducted a storm sewer analysis and designed a new enclosed system for a trafficway improvement project expanding SE California Avenue from an existing two-lane, rural road with open ditches to a three-lane, urban road section featuring curb and gutter and sidewalks.
• Smith County, TX: Developed road profiles for the replacement of two single span prestressed concrete box beam bridges over Prairie and Butler creeks in Smith County, Texas.

• Professional Engineer (PE), Kansas (2018-present)
• National Society of Professional Engineers (2014-present)
• Kansas Society of Professional Engineers (2014-present)
• Topeka Area Young Engineer of the Year (2019)
• Kansas State University Civil Engineering Advisory Council (2021-Present)
• Kansas Bar Association
• Topeka Bar Association

2024

• Building a Better Construction Contract
  -TK Business Magazine

• Knights of Columbus (2015-Present)
• Meals on Wheels volunteer driver (2019-present)
• Kansas Society of Professional Engineers MATHCOUNTS and Future Cities volunteer
• Volunteer elementary and high school guest speaker on civil engineering as a career