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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
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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.

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.

Main office

100 South 5th Street, Suite 1500

Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402-1254

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Hiring guide

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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