Ivy Newman Fredrickson named Best Attorney in Butte

By AI, Created 4:05 PM UTC, May 20, 2026, /AGP/ – Ivy Newman Fredrickson of Silverman Law Office won Best Attorney in Butte in The Montana Standard’s 2026 Best of Butte and Beyond contest. The honor spotlights a Butte lawyer with deep local roots and a practice focused on estate planning, probate, real estate and business law.

Why it matters: - Fredrickson’s recognition puts a local attorney and longtime Butte resident at the center of one of the city’s public-vote awards. - The award underscores community reputation as well as professional practice in a market where trust and local ties can shape legal business.

What happened: - Ivy Newman Fredrickson, an attorney with Silverman Law Office, was named Best Attorney in Butte in The Montana Standard’s 2026 Best of Butte and Beyond contest. - The contest uses a public nomination and voting process. - Fredrickson is a fifth-generation Butte resident. - Fredrickson’s practice covers estate planning, probate, real estate, business and other transactional legal matters.

The details: - Silverman Law Office Chief Operations Officer Mark Shutey said Fredrickson brings a steady, thoughtful approach to client work. - Shutey said Fredrickson’s leadership, judgment and commitment to service show in her practice. - Fredrickson spent 15 years as a senior staff attorney with the Ocean Conservancy earlier in her career. - At Ocean Conservancy, Fredrickson worked on national environmental policy issues while maintaining ties to Montana. - Fredrickson received the 2026 Volunteer of the Year award from the Butte Local Development Corporation for long-standing contributions to the Butte community. - The Montana Standard named Fredrickson a “20 Under 40” recipient in 2020 for personal and professional achievements. - Silverman Law Office was founded in 2012. - The firm has served thousands of clients across Montana and the United States from offices in Helena, Bozeman, Billings, Butte and Big Timber. - The firm focuses on business law, estate planning, real estate, probate, litigation and related work. - Silverman Law Office lists more information at the company’s website and can be reached at 406-299-8131.

Between the lines: - The award combines professional visibility with civic standing, which can matter in a relationship-driven legal market like Butte. - Fredrickson’s background in national environmental policy and local volunteer work gives her a profile that spans both policy and community service.

What’s next: - Fredrickson is likely to continue using the award as a public marker of her standing in Butte and within Silverman Law Office. - Silverman Law Office will keep operating from its Montana offices while serving clients on transactional, litigation and estate matters.

The bottom line: - Fredrickson’s win reflects both legal credentials and deep local roots, two qualities that carry weight in Butte.