Zachary A. Alter

Zachary A. Alter is an attorney at Felhaber Larson whose practice focuses on employment law and business law. He represents employers in discrimination and harassment cases, class action defense, business disputes, labor matters, health law, and real estate litigation. He also advises organizations on employment contracts, regulatory compliance, management training, and workplace issues. His clients span healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and electric cooperative utilities, and his work combines litigation with preventive counseling.

Zachary earned his B.A. in Legal Studies and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2012, along with a Certificate in Business. He later earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Mitchell Hamline Law Review and made the Dean’s List every semester. He is admitted in Minnesota, the US District Court for Minnesota, and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Zachary handles litigation involving employment claims, discrimination, harassment, class actions, and business disputes. His experience includes securing a favorable verdict after a three-week bench trial and a complete defense verdict in a discrimination jury trial. He also works on business ownership disputes, IP-related matters, labor relations, and real estate issues. His approach emphasizes litigation strategy while keeping broader business objectives and practical outcomes in view.

Zachary A. Alter is active in pro bono service through Volunteer Lawyers Network, assisting clients with immigration, guardianship, and housing matters. He is also a former board member of Career Pathways, where he supported educational opportunities for students. Felhaber Larson announced that he was elected a shareholder effective January 1, 2025. His practice combines courtroom advocacy, employment counseling, business litigation, and community service, with an emphasis on clear communication and client relationships.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Felhaber Larson
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• Mitchell Hamline School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Wisconsin-Madison
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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