Andrea Anderson

Biography

I am a former New York Court Attorney with experience in criminal and civil matters.  I presently represent debtors, home and condo owners, and corporations in proceedings on all levels.  I joined Bogin, Munns & Munns, P.A. in 2018.

Prior to BM&M, I ran my own firm with satellite offices in CT, NY and FL, general practice focusing on bankruptcy, criminal defense, and personal injury.  I worked two years after law school for the New York Appellate Division, 2nd Dept. in Brooklyn as a court attorney writing the decisions for the judges.  After that I worked one year for New York legal aid and then went out on my own for the flexibility and balance with family.

I was on the Spanish Honor Society in college and I waitressed at the Hillel on campus.  I owned my own business in college, in Washington DC.  I promoted businesses by hiring college students to hand out pamphlets at the metro stations.  I grew my business quickly and had a large clientele of business before graduating and heading to law school.  Business has been a passion of mine.  I seem to earn the trust of clients easily, likely because I am trustworthy.

At eight years old, I made the decision to become a criminal defense lawyer.  My intention was to represent the misunderstood juvenile delinquents.  I related to their rebellion and anger. Decades later, and after practicing much yoga, meditation and prayer, I gained the ability to accept life on life’s terms without anger and with compassion and service.  Also, having danced since I was eight years old and minoring in dance in college, I find the practice of law somewhat of a dance, requiring the rhythmic movement of the mind, sequencing the steps in proper order and preparation for improvisation.  I would have been a dancer if not a lawyer.

My greatest strength as an attorney is my ability to empathize and understand.  It allows me to see the problem and a solution clearly and without drama.  I am passionately adamant against prejudice, especially based on the shade of skin.  I want to inspire love and peace through intellect.

I lived in Israel on a kibbutz for a few months after high school and I was the sheep herder.  I ate a lot of vegetables and vowed not to eat anything with a face on it.  I have yet to accomplish that practice.

My husband died when my children were 1 and 5 and I have learned to face the challenge with grace by practicing acceptance and focusing on solutions.  There always is one.

Hablo un poco de espanol.