Evan R. Berman

Evan R. Berman is a business attorney with Berman Law Services LLC in Minneapolis, Minnesota. His practice centers on business law and commercial matters, including contract drafting, negotiations, commercial leasing, dispute resolution, and risk management. Berman draws on substantial in-house legal experience when advising companies on contractual relationships and operational concerns. His work helps businesses identify legal risks, structure agreements carefully, and address commercial issues with practical guidance.

Berman graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Philosophy. He later earned his J.D. magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School. His academic background developed strong skills in legal analysis, reasoning, and written advocacy. Combined with more than 12 years of legal practice, this training supports his ability to review complex agreements, evaluate commercial risks, and advise business clients on important legal and operational decisions.

Before entering private practice, Berman served as Associate General Counsel for Factory Motor Parts, a privately held company based in Eagan, Minnesota, and Hawkins, Inc., a publicly traded corporation based in Roseville, Minnesota. In those roles, he handled a broad range of commercial matters, including lease agreements, contract drafting, negotiations, dispute resolution, and risk mitigation. His in-house experience gives him direct familiarity with the legal issues companies face during everyday business operations.

Evan R. Berman brings an in-house perspective to business counseling and commercial transactions. He has also shared his experience with other in-house counsel, including instruction on transferring and managing risk through strategic contract drafting. His background working directly inside private and public companies helps him understand how legal decisions affect broader business objectives. Berman focuses on clear agreements, practical risk allocation, and efficient solutions to commercial problems.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Berman Law Services LLC
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Pennsylvania
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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