Biography
Andy has been passionate about the law for many years. During an extended career with the federal government, he began pursuing his dream of becoming a practicing attorney. Andy graduated cum laude from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and served as an Associate on the Mitchell Hamline Law Review. He earned his bachelor's degree in business finance from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Andy’s practice consists primarily of Estate Planning (Wills & Trusts), Probate Administration, and Conservatorships / Guardianships. In his estate planning, he works with individuals, couples and families to develop comprehensive and efficient estate plans through wills, trusts, incapacity instruments and other related documents. Andy also works with those suffering from the loss of a loved one to smoothly and cost-effectively navigate the administration of an estate through the probate system or by providing counsel to trustees.
Additionally, his experience provides him with insights into the financial decisions, social work and life care plans associated with guardianships and conservatorships. This background informs his personalized service and compassionate approach to family legal matters. Andy is professional yet approachable and is full of positive energy when it comes to helping his clients.
In his free time, Andy enjoys spending time with his wife, Jessica, and their Maine Coon cats, Watkins, Enders, and Stowe, at their home in Minneapolis. They enjoy running, bike rides, and traveling.
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning - Wills, Trusts, and Powers of Attorney
- Probate Administration
- Trust Administration
- Specialized Planning
- Prenuptual and Postnuptual Agreements
- Guardianships and Conservatorships
- Business Planning
Education
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota
- Honors: cum laude
- Law Review, Mitchell Hamline Law Review Volume 48, Associate
- Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Major: Business Finance
Bar Admission
- Minnesota
- North Carolina
Honors
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2023 (North Star Lawyer is a designation that recognizes members who provide 50 hours or more of pro bono legal services in a calendar year.)
- North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2024
- Rising Stars, 2025
Professional Associations
- Minnesota State Bar Association Probate & Trust Law Section
- Minnesota State Bar Association Wills for Heroes Program
- Minnesota State Bar Association Probate Advice Clinic
- Minnesota State Bar Association Probate, Trusts, & Estates Law Section, Governing Council Member
Pro-Bono Activities
- Legal Planning: An Estate Plan for You, presenter, New Prague Community Education
- Instructor, New Prague Community Education
- Instructor, Hopkins Community Education
- Instructor, Eden Prairie Community Education
- Instructor, Minnetonka Community Education
- Instructor, Orono Community Education
- Member, Rotary Club - Eden Prairie
- Member, Chamber of Commerce - Eden Prairie
Ancillary Businesses
- Owner, Blue Ridge Bicycle Tours (Charlottesville, Virginia)

