Rodney D. Anderson

The legal profession recognized Rod’s skill and dedication to the practice of law by awarding him membership in The American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, naming him a Super Lawyer annually, naming Rod to the list of The Best Lawyers in America, and a Top 10 Estate Planning Lawyer, Minnesota. Rod earned Martindale-Hubbell’s AV* rating.
 
Rod earned his J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law.  He earned his L.L.M in Taxation from Georgetown Law Center in Washington, D.C. Rod returned to the Twin Cities and practiced law for many years with a large law firm, before moving he and his family to Rochester, MN and opening his own firm, Rodney D. Anderson Law Offices, LLC.  Rod established this firm to provide clear, understandable, complete, competent, and timely legal services to our clients. 
 
Rod believed in serving his profession.  In that regard, Rod taught Estate Planning at Hamiine School of Law, drafted deskbook materials for fellow attorneys to use in drafting estate plans for their clients, and lectured on estate planning topics for continuing education conferences.  Rod served on the Minnesota Trust and Estate Council, a group that drafts and recommends legislation to the Minnesota Legislature in the area of wills, trusts, estates, and estate taxation. 
 
Serving his community was also a priority for Rod.  He coached baseball for many years. He coached kids from the coach-pitch level through VFW, high school and American Legion levels. He served on boards for many not-for-profit organizations in the Rochester area, including Seasons Hospice, Gift of Life Transplant House, and his church.  He passed on his belief in service to clients, profession and community to his children. Rod passed away in 2017.  His legacy and love for the law will continue on, and we are proud that our firm bears the name of Rodney D. Anderson.