Atty. Gerald M. Dorn

Atty. Gerald M. Dorn

Jerry Dorn is the President of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Mr.

Reno Reno 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald M. Dorn at a glance

Gerald M. Dorn is a Shareholder based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1995), Nevada (1998), and U.S. Tax Court (1998). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of San Diego (B.B.A., 1992). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washoe County and American (Member, Sections on: Real Property, Probate and Trust Law) Bar Associations State Bar of California (Member, Sections on: Estate Planning, Trust and Probate) National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jerry Dorn is the President of Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd. Mr. Dorn has extensive experience serving families and business owners in the design and implementation of estate, tax, business, and asset protection planning strategies
  • He made the decision to focus his practice in the area of estate planning after witnessing the personal grief and financial hardship suffered by clients and their families as a result of poor planning
  • These experiences motivated him to dedicate his professional life to assisting his clients to preserve their life’s work for their heirs and to create a lasting legacy for those they love
  • Mr. Dorn pursued his education in San Diego as an undergraduate at the University of San Diego, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Finance
  • While there, he graduated Cum Laude and was awarded Departmental Honors from the School of Business Administration
  • He remained in San Diego to attend the California Western School of Law, where he was honored with the American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing with recognition in Who’s Who Among American Law Students
  • In 2006, Anderson & Dorn, Ltd, now Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd., was listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
  • Only 5% of law firms nationwide qualify for this honor and are so listed
  • Mr. Dorn has been awarded the prestigious AV peer rating by Martindale Hubbell
  • He is Fellow of the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys, a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning Law, and a Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor
  • Mr. Dorn is licensed to practice law in both Nevada and California While not practicing law, Mr. Dorn enjoys spending quality time with family, friends and his dogs, lifting weights, cardiovascular training (running, Peloton, and group HIIT training), alpine skiing, and reading books on self-improvement

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald M. Dorn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald M. Dorn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald M. Dorn

Where is Gerald M. Dorn's law office located?
Gerald M. Dorn's law practice is located in Reno, Nevada. The firm is Anderson, Dorn & Rader, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald M. Dorn handle?
Gerald M. Dorn focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has Gerald M. Dorn practiced law?
Gerald M. Dorn has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Gerald M. Dorn go to law school?
Gerald M. Dorn earned their education at (J.D., 1995); (B.B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Gerald M. Dorn for a consultation?
You can contact Gerald M. Dorn directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gerald M. Dorn received?
Gerald M. Dorn's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1995
B.B.A.
University of San Diego
- 1992

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1995
Nevada
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
Admitted: 1998

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