About Don Anderson

Dedicated Expertise in Estate Planning and Trust Administration

At the helm of our firm is Don Anderson, whose unwavering commitment lies in estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates. He has distinguished himself in this field by earning a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law in Coral Gables, FL, where he graduated second in his class.

A Stellar Career Journey

Don's legal career began as a law clerk at a firm that eventually evolved into Gilmore, Aafedt, Forde, Anderson and Gray, P.A. Through hard work and dedication, he ascended to become a named partner, the lead trial attorney, and the Managing Director of a law firm employing 50 professionals.

Personal Life and Interests

Don Anderson resides in Orlando, Florida, and Deephaven, Minnesota, with his wife, Jan, and their beloved dog, Kochi. Their adult sons, Eric and Reid, are making strides in the finance industry. Outside of work, Don Anderson enjoys golf and has a passion for all sports.
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Career Highlights

  • Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota: B.A., Magna cum Laude, 1973
  • William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota: J.D., Top Quartile of class, 1977
  • Admitted to Practice: Federal District Court, District of Minnesota, 1977
  • University of Miami School of Law, Coral Gables, Florida: LL.M in Estate Planning, Second in Class, 2007
  • Trial Lawyer and Managing Director: Gilmore, Aafedt, Forde, Anderson and Gray, P.A.
  • Certified Civil Trial Specialist: Minnesota State Bar Association, 1988 to 2000
  • Member: Fourth District Ethics Committee (Hennepin County), 1999 to 2005
  • Instructor: William Mitchell College of Law, 2000 to 2005
  • Florida Bar Exam: Passed in February 2015
  • Licensed to Practice: Florida (2015), Minnesota (1977), and Wisconsin (1984)
  • Member: Florida and Wisconsin State Bar Associations
  • AV Preeminent Rating: Martindale-Hubbell since 1992