Robert Donald Estes

Also known as Don Estes, R. D. Estes

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Practice Areas

  • 65% Business | 45 years, 350 cases
    30% Estate Planning | 45 years, 600 cases
    4% Probate | 45 years, 60 cases
    1% Real Estate | 45 years, 100 cases
Payment Types Check
Fees Pro Bono (1%), Retainer (Always)
Languages English

About Me

I started Estes Parsinen Levy P.A. at the end of 1981. John Parsinen, Bob Levy and I built that firm into 29 lawyers with 50 staff people when I left in May of 1989 to work for a limited number of clients. Firm management is different than being a lawyer which is what I wanted to do. My practice has been very broad and very client oriented, meaning that I will drop everything to focus on a...

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Client Reviews

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Wills and Trusts Attorney

Posted by: Julie, almost 4 years ago.

I am an attorney. One would think in this capacity I would have seen to it that my mother had her affairs in order. Not so. She had a completely...

An Integral Part Of Our Business

Posted by: a Business client, almost 4 years ago.

R. Donald ("Don") Estes was referred by a mutual friend when our business was in a crisis situation. Don calmly laid out options and gave us his...
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Endorsements

Robert has received 2 peer endorsements

Henry Yong Ku
Richmond, CA Almost 4 years ago
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Wisdom to guide, experienced to lead and intelligence to decide. As a leader, he is prescient in his strategic planning whether in a business or litigation arena and relentlessly focused on achieving his client’s goal. He commits everything that he has available to that end. I have worked closely with him on a number of occasions. In the event of a conflict, his cool guidance has in my experience shaped the field of battle and clearly enhances the probability of victory and profit for our client. In sum, he embodies the motto: “Aut viam inveniam aut faciam ad victoriam” — I shall find a way, or I shall make one to victory. I look forward to working with Don again. I find it hard to adequately express my admiration and respect for his skills and thinking. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

Jeffrey Robert Matsen
Costa Mesa, CA Almost 4 years ago
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer's work. R. Donald Estes Is a bright and effective attorney as is evident by the clients he represents. They are sophisticated, of high net worth and the matters are of great complexity. Mr. Estes demonstrates unquenchable passion for his work and a determination for serving his clients needs. He possesses the highest competency and ethics of the top five percent of all attorneys.

Résumé

License

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1968 License Status: Authorized to practice
for the state of Minnesota
Last updated by Avvo: 06/05/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

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1999–present
Estes Law Firm P.A.

Education

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1967 LL.B - Bachelor of Laws in Law
Columbia University School of Law

Awards

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2009 AV Rating
Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

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2007-present Member
WealthCounsel

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Portfolio

Speaking Engagements

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2001 Technology in your law practice
at Minnesota State Bar Association
1999 Practicing Law out of a Cigar Box
at Minnesota Continuing Legal Education