Ben D’Alton

Ben D’Alton is an associate attorney at Silverman Law Office in Billings, Montana. His practice covers estate planning, estate and trust administration, premarital agreements, business formation, commercial transactions, and real estate. He also advises on federal and state tax matters, including individual, corporate, partnership, international, and estate and gift taxation. His work helps individuals and businesses consider the tax consequences of important legal decisions.

Ben earned a B.S. in Finance, cum laude, from the University of Montana in 2018. He received his J.D., cum laude, and LL.M. in Taxation from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2022. During law school, he participated in tax assistance clinics and a transactional law competition, earning first place at the 2021 Jaffe Transactional Law Invitational.

Ben works with individuals, families, business owners, and fiduciaries on estate documents, trust administration, and commercial arrangements. His tax practice involves planning for income, business entity structures, property transactions, and estate transfers. He previously practiced with a regional law firm in Billings before joining Silverman Law Office. His education in both finance and taxation informs his approach to transactional and planning matters.

Ben D’Alton is admitted to practice in Montana and California. His practice connects business law, estate planning, and tax considerations that frequently arise in the same matter. He helps clients organize business structures, administer trusts, and review contracts with attention to legal duties and financial effects. His work emphasizes clear guidance and planning that fits the client’s personal or commercial circumstances.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Silverman Law Office, PLLC
• Member, State Bar of Montana
• Member, The State Bar of California

Licensed State

• Montana
• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Master of Laws (LLM) in Taxation
• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montana
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance

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