Michael Frank Anderson

Michael Frank Anderson

The Anderson Law Firm
  • Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate
  • Illinois, North Carolina
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Biography

Mike is graduate of Davidson College and the University of North Carolina School of Law, and spent the early years of his legal career at a pair of global law firms representing the nation’s largest banks and corporations, public officials, and government officers and entities. Mike’s commercial litigation experience includes complex contractual disputes, business torts, warranty claims, employment issues, and white-collar investigations and defense. A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer before attending law school, Mike also represents public officers and government agencies in liability defense, employment, and other police issues. In 2015, Mike was inducted into the American Society of Legal Advocates and recognized as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" litigation attorneys in the State of North Carolina.

Education
University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D. (2007)
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Honors: Honors Graduate; Head Honors Writing Scholar; Aycock-Poe Law Scholar; Gressman-Pollitt Award for Outstanding Oral Advocacy
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Davidson College
B.A. (2002) | Political Science
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Honors: William Holt Terry Leadership Scholar
Activities: Chancellor, Student Government Association; Treasurer, Student Government Association; Editor-in-Chief, The Davidsonian; Editor-in-Chief, The Wildcat Report
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Professional Experience
Partner
The Anderson Law Firm
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Partner
Baucom, Claytor, Benton, Morgan & Wood, P.A.
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Partner
Copeland, Richards & Anderson, PLLC
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Associate
Hunton & Williams, LLP
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Associate
Johnston, Allison & Hord, P.A.
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Associate
Mayer Brown LLP
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Associate
Mayer Brown LLP
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Publications
Articles & Publications
A New Tool Against Granny Snatching
The Will & The Way
Fiduciary Litigation Update: Mandatory Arbitration Provisions in Trusts
The Will & The Way
Elderly Fraud
The Will & The Way
Bank Liability May Increase
Charlotte Business Journal
Punctilios Without Privilege?
The Will & The Way
Dust to Dust
The Will & The Way
Speaking Engagements
Fiduciary Litigation Update, Mecklenburg County Bar, Charlotte, NC
Mecklenburg County Bar
Awards
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
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Rising Star
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Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Attorney (North Carolina)
American Society of Legal Advocates
Rising Star
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Rising Star
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Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar  # 36593
Member
Current
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Charlotte Estate Planning Council
- Current
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Illinois State Bar  # 6294827
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Illinois
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North Carolina
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7th Circuit
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Fees
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Elder Law
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Languages
  • English
Contact & Map
The Anderson Law Firm
1800 East Bv.
Charlotte, NC 28203
Telephone: (704) 302-1002
Fax: (704) 900-0600