Alan I. Silver, Business Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation
Minneapolis, MN
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Alan I. Silver is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Litigation
- Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis) (2024).
About Alan I. Silver: Alan I. Silver is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Alan takes on
Alan concentrates on business, employment, litigation, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case Alan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Litigation
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Trusts
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Business cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alan takes business matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alan takes employment matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alan takes litigation matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Trusts cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Alan takes trusts matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Alan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Alan I. Silver — business lawyer in Minneapolis
Alan I. Silver is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation.
Alan Silver is a litigator with more than four decades of experience representing clients in trust and estates litigation, ERISA litigation, and commercial and business disputes, including appellate matters.
Mr. Silver has been involved in many of the most high-profile trust and estates lawsuits in Minnesota, including litigation involving the Prince Estate, the Hill Trust, the Galloway Trust, the Binger Estate, and the Williams Trust, the family who started the Creamette Pasta Company. He regularly defends large corporations, affluent families, charitable organizations, and individuals in probate, state, federal, and appellate courts, including the Minnesota Supreme Court.
Mr. Silver is chair of Bassford Remele’s Trust and Estates Litigation Practice Group.
Working with Alan on a business matter
Alan Silver is a litigator with more than four decades of experience representing clients in trust and estates litigation, ERISA litigation, and commercial and business disputes, including appellate matters. Mr. Silver has been involved in many of the most high-profile trust and estates lawsuits in Minnesota, including litigation involving the Prince Estate, the Hill Trust, the Galloway Trust,…
Who Alan represents
Alan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Minnesota
J.D. · 1975
Alan studied at J.D. in University of Minnesota.
Law school and academic background
Alan completed J.D. in University of Minnesota. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Alan runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Alan has received 21 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Minneapolis)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Minneapolis)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Disputes
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Complex Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Duties
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Large Case Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis) (2024). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Minneapolis) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Minneapolis) (2016). Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Minneapolis) (2012). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Alan I. Silver's office in Minneapolis
Alan's primary office is at 100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402-1254. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Alan I. Silver — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Alan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Alan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Alan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Alan
Alan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Alan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Alan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Alan I. Silver
How much does it cost to hire Alan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Alan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Alan offer a free consultation?
Alan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Alan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Alan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Alan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Alan take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Alan is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Alan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Alan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Alan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Alan accepting new business clients right now?
Alan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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