The Newfangled Lawyer

Minisode: Journey with Andy Gregory


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In this introductory minisode, host Patrick is joined by his friend and "your neighborhood’s friendliest estate planning attorney," Andy Gregory. Andy shares his unique 20-year journey from graduating college to finding his true calling in the law.

Key Highlights:

  • An Untraditional Path: After graduating into a tough economy, Andy spent a decade in financial services working for the federal government.

  • The Turning Point: After moving to Minnesota in 2016, Andy experienced a professional re-ignition that led him to attend Mitchell Hamline School of Law in St. Paul as a full-time evening student while working full-time.

  • Finding Joy in Estate Planning: Unlike many law school graduates who leave feeling depleted, Andy loved his law school experience and found his passion in estate planning—a field he describes as a perfect puzzle that blends numbers with human interaction.

  • Building Community: Now running his own solo practice for the past four years, Andy highlights the supportive, vibrant, and collegial nature of the Minnesota estate planning bar and discusses the monthly informal meetups he organizes to build connection and combat the isolation of solo practice.

Tune in to hear an inspiring conversation about stepping out of your comfort zone, embracing a collaborative mindset, and redefining what it means to practice law.

About Andy

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, Estate Administration, Wills and Trusts, 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.

A dedicated member of the legal community, Andy serves as a Governing Council Member of the Minnesota State Bar Association Probate & Trust Law Section. He is a recognized "North Star Lawyer," having donated over 50 hours of pro bono service annually to programs such as the Minnesota State Bar Association Wills for Heroes Program and the Probate Advice Clinic. Licensed in Minnesota and North Carolina, Andy lives in Minneapolis with his wife, Jessica, and their three cats. Outside the office, he enjoys running and bike rides.

https://www.andygregorylaw.com/

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