Alex Frescoln

Alex Frescoln is an attorney at Avisen Legal in Minneapolis who works with startups, project developers, and established companies launching new ventures. His business law practice includes entity formation and structuring, venture capital and debt financing, securities compliance, commercial contracts, supply chain and operational risk, and new facility development. He works with clients in SaaS, CleanTech, AgTech, FoodTech, EnergyTech, renewable energy, and related sectors where legal strategy connects closely with growth and financing decisions.

Frescoln earned a J.D. from the University of St. Thomas School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Iowa. Before law school, he worked as a commodity trader, business development manager, and supply chain planner. His legal education, combined with direct business operations experience, gives him practical familiarity with financial markets, scaling businesses, project execution, and commercial risk. He brings that background into corporate counseling for founders, operators, investors, and project developers.

Frescoln advises clients from formation through fundraising, contracting, project development, and market expansion. His representative work includes renewable gas, energy technology, and waste-to-energy clients needing commercial agreements, project financing, securities compliance, and preferred stock financing. He helps companies structure transactions, negotiate complex agreements, and prepare for capital raises while addressing legal issues that can affect operations and growth. His practice blends business law with energy and infrastructure concerns.

Alex Frescoln is admitted in Minnesota and participates in business-law, energy, and professional organizations. He serves in leadership roles connected to the Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section and remains active with renewable energy and biogas organizations. Business law is a central focus of his practice. His combination of corporate legal work and prior operating experience allows him to advise emerging companies and project developers on financing, contracts, securities, risk management, and strategic growth decisions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Avisen Legal, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Membership Chair, Cooperative Committee Co-Chair, MSBA, Business Law Section
• Member, ABA, Business Law Section
• Young Professional Membership Chair, American Biogas Council
• Alumni Board Member, University of St. Thomas
• Member, MnSEIA
• Member, Climate Vine

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of St. Thomas School of Law
  Doctor of Law (JD)
• University of Iowa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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