Recognition

Minnesota State Bar Association Certified Civil Trial Specialist.  Since 1994, Alan Anderson has been a Civil Trial Specialist, certified by the Minnesota State Bar Association.  The certified specialist designation is earned by leading attorneys who have completed a rigorous approval process, including an examination in the specialty area, peer review, and documented experience. Certified attorneys have demonstrated superior knowledge, skill and integrity in their specific field.  This achievement has been earned by fewer than 3% of all licensed Minnesota attorneys.

National Board of Trial Advocacy Certified Civil Trial Advocate.  Since 2001, Alan Anderson has been certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.  The National Board of Trial Advocacy is part of the National Board of Legal Specialty Certification, an American Bar Association accredited organization for providing board certification for lawyers.  Board Certification is a rigorous testing and approval process that officially recognizes the extensive education and courtroom experience of the lawyer.  Fewer than 2500 lawyers nationwide are certified as Civil Trial Advocates.

Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America.  In 2007, Alan was elected a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America.  The Litigation Counsel of America^TM is an invitation-only trial lawyer honorary society established to reflect the new face of the American bar. Membership is limited to 3,500 Fellows, representing less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers.

Leading American Attorney.  Since 1999, Alan has been recognized as a Leading American Attorney in the areas of commercial litigation and intellectual property and computer law.  Fewer than six percent of Minnesota attorneys are Leading American Attorneys.

Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating.  Alan has achieved and maintained an individual AV® Preeminent Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rating for nearly his entire career.  The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings help buyers of legal services identify, evaluate and select the most appropriate lawyer for a specific task at hand.  Lawyer Ratings serve as an objective indicator that a lawyer has the highest ethical standards and professional ability and are used by buyers of legal services to justify their hiring decisions.

 

Listed in The Best Lawyers In America Alan is listed in The Best Lawyers In America in the area of intellectual property law.  Inclusion in Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review.  For 28 years, the top lawyers in the U.S. have helped make The Best Lawyers In America the leading legal referral guide by candidly evaluating the work of other top lawyers in the same practice areas and geographic areas.

Minnesota Super Lawyer.  Alan has been selected as a Minnesota Super Lawyer in the area of intellectual property litigation multiple times. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations.  Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Selections are made on an annual, state-by-state basis. 

Franchise Times “Legal Eagle”.  In 2004 and 2005, Alan was selected as one of the top 101 franchise lawyers in the country by Franchise Times.  Franchise Times describes the caliber of person it was seeking as the “rainmakers, the go-to lawyers, the ethical problem-solvers who are respected by their peers, adversaries and clients alike.”  To make the list, lawyers must be nominated by their peers or clients.

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