Aaron Hall

Attorney

Business Law & Litigation

For nearly two decades, Aaron has represented the owners and leaders of established, growing Minnesota companies. Businesses that have outgrown do-it-yourself legal work, but do not need full-time in-house counsel, hire him for employment, intellectual property, litigation, contracts, and the everyday questions of running a company.

612-466-0040

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How Aaron Works

Aaron solves legal problems with a lawyer’s judgment and a business owner’s instinct for what is really at stake. He studied marketing before he studied law and has built and run businesses of his own, so he looks at a contract, a dispute, or an employee firing as more than a legal question. He looks at what it means for the business: the deals his clients are trying to close, the people they are trying to keep, and the growth they are trying to protect.

He also believes the law should make business owners more confident, not more dependent on their lawyer. Instead of keeping clients in the dark so they keep coming back, Aaron walks them through the why behind his advice, so they understand their options and can make the call themselves. It is the same reason he puts so much free legal education on YouTube, where business owners can learn how the problems they run into actually work and prevent them.

This is not the right fit for everyone, and Aaron keeps his practice small on purpose. He takes on a limited number of business owners where he knows he can genuinely help, which means they work with him directly instead of getting handed off to a junior associate.

Reviews

Coach Randy

13:30 31 Oct 25

★★★★★

Aaron Hall & his team are very professional and extremely helpful with their legal knowledge. I would recommend them to anyone looking to receiving legal advice.

Alyssa Lathrop

16:45 17 Oct 25

★★★★★

Mark

03:44 19 Sep 25

★★★★★

My invoices were not being paid and I was being bullied by a juggernaut corporation in Minneapolis. From the beginning, Aaron Hall showed that he is an advocate for small business owners like me. He rolled up his sleeves, gave honest and strategic advice, fought the larger bully with more resources and made it clear his goal was to protect my interests as a fiduciary , not run up billable hours Aaron may have a higher rate, but with that comes exceptional value. He looks for ways to save you money, delegates work wisely, and always keeps billing fair and transparent If you think you can’t afford a good lawyer, wait until you see what a bad one will cost you. Mr Hall takes his oath seriously and uses his bar license for good As an office officer of the court. If you are a small business facing a corporate giant, Aaron Hall is THE attorney you want in your corner.

Jaci Hawley

18:57 06 Aug 25

★★★★★

I’m starting a small business and looking for an attorney to help write up the purchase plan. I don’t want to pay much as it is very small. Aaron’s team recommended a cheaper lawyers office for my start up business. I’m very grateful.

B D

22:11 09 Apr 25

★★★★★

I reached out to Aaron Hall regarding an article he wrote on retirement asset protection specific to MN law. Within a matter of minutes, he replied with a clear and understandable explanation that allowed us to make a more informed decision. I will definitely keep Aaron Hall on my list of contacts for legal support.

Christopher Eldred

01:11 07 Mar 25

★★★★★

Aaron responded late at night to an email he didn’t have to reply to, with a very thorough and clear explanation of a complex topic for which I could find no other online resource. Deeply valuable insight and perspective.

Amber Swanson

22:18 03 Mar 25

★★★★★

Aaron Hall is wonderful 👏 even though he was not a good fit for my needs. He was responsive, helpful, and offered reccomendations. Thanks again Aaron for your help and time.

Amanda M

21:25 07 Feb 25

★★★★★

Adam

20:46 04 Feb 25

★★★★★

Ryan Johnson

23:32 24 Jul 24

★★★★★

Aaron has been a great resource and very professional! Absolutely recommend.

melanie wettstein

02:41 23 Jul 24

★★★★★

I recently had a major and complex business contract to navigate. Thankfully, I found Attorney Aaron Hall on Google. Aaron has extensive experience and impressive credentials. He helped me negotiate critical legal decisions using expertise, good judgment and thoughtful reflection. Thank you Aaron!

Chris D.

15:42 17 Jul 24

★★★★★

If there were 6 stars, I would highlight all 6. Aaron is wonderful to work with. Knowledgeable, insightful, helpful, timely, fair and open. If only there were more like Aaron Hall.

Michael Doperalski

21:40 16 Jul 24

★★★★★

Dave Gust

14:25 07 May 24

★★★★★

I appreciated Aaron’s candor and direct approach. His use of common parlance rather than the typical lawyerly jargon was also refreshing. When it was clear to him that my needs were outside his expertise, he readily recommended a cadre of attorneys he thought would be better suited to meet them. I will keep Aaron as my first point of contact for all my legal needs, trusting he will shepherd me as he has in the past toward the path I should take.

Christina Skahen

01:14 08 Apr 24

★★★★★

A few years ago I went to Aaron with a difficult situation and he helped me sift through it in a digestible and understandable way. His sincerity, knowledge, and ability to explain complex information blew me away. And it was exactly what I need. After our interaction, I had solid steps to take and a clear plan. This put my mind at ease and I felt so grateful for his wisdom and skill. I would recommend him to anyone as a trusted person who puts your best interest first.

Lana Skahen

01:06 08 Apr 24

★★★★★

The legal services Aaron provides is top of class. As small business owners, we have depended on him for his sound legal wisdom, and have always felt at ease. He is so accommodating and easy to talk with about any and all situations. We can always rest assured knowing all our bases are covered. He is proactive and timely in all encounters and we would recommend him to all.

PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS

Business Law
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Litigation

EDUCATION

J.D., cum laude, Mitchell Hamline School of Law (Staff Editor, William Mitchell Law Review, Volume 33 (2006–2007))
B.A., summa cum laude (4.0 GPA), Marketing Management and Innovation, Concordia University

ADMISSIONS & LICENSES

Minnesota Supreme Court
Minnesota Court of Appeals
Minnesota State District Court
United States District Court, District of Minnesota
United States Bankruptcy Court
United States Patent and Trademark Office (Trademarks)
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Minnesota Department of Revenue

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

America’s Top 50 Lawyer, America’s Top 50 Lawyers
Top Rated Business & Corporate Attorney in Minneapolis, MN, Super Lawyers
Top Rated Lawyers in Minnesota, Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
The (Real) Power 50, Minnesota Business Magazine
Best Employment Lawyers in Minneapolis in 2021-2023, Expertise
Best Business Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Quality Business Awards
10.0 Lawyer Rating, Justia
Peak Performer, American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
“10 Best Attorneys” in Minnesota for Client Satisfaction in Elder Law, American Institute of Legal Counsel
100 Best Companies to Work For, Minnesota Business Magazine
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association
Recognized for top contributions to pro bono legal services, Minnesota Justice Foundation
Ten Outstanding Minnesotans Award, Minnesota Jaycees
Rated Excellent & Superb, AVVO
The (Real) Power 50, Minnesota Business Magazine (2015)
Excellent Rated Attorney, AVVO (2014 & 2015)
Top Rated Lawyers in Minnesota, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine (2013)
100 Best Companies to Work For, Minnesota Business Magazine (2013 & 2014)
Minnesota Rising Stars, Super Lawyers (2013, 2014, 2015)
North Star Lawyer, Minnesota State Bar Association (2013, 2014, 2015)
Top contributions to pro bono legal services, Minnesota Justice Foundation (2007)
Ten Outstanding Minnesotans Award, Minnesota Jaycees (2001)

PERSONAL INTERESTS

Tandem bike rides with his wife and four daughters
Road cycling and mountain biking
Hiking in Minnesota’s north shore
Innovation and technology

PRESENT & PAST PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Bar Association Member
Anoka County Bar Association Member
Hennepin County Bar Association Member
Board Member and President, Christian Legal Society of Minnesota
Minnesota State Bar Association Vice-Chair of the NLS Social Committee
Minnesota State Bar Association Judiciary Committee Liaison
Minnesota State Bar Association Partnerships and LLCs Committee Member, Business Law Section
Minnesota State Bar Association Business Law Section Liaison
Minnesota State Bar Association Computer & Technology Law Section Liaison
Minnesota State Bar Association Construction Law Section Liaison
Minnesota State Bar Association Labor & Employment Law Section Liaison

PUBLICATIONS & MEDIA RECOGNITION

Contributing author, Advising Minnesota Corporations and Other Business Organizations, Lexis Nexis
Author, Unenforceable Fiduciary Duty Limitations: Why Drafting Partnership Agreements Limiting the Duty to Disclose and Partnership Opportunity is More Precarious After Triple Five of Minn., Inc. v. Simon, 33 Wm. Mitchell L. Rev. 1483 (2007)
Primary Editor, Aspen Tort Law Desk Reference, 2009 edition, Minnesota Chapter
Primary Editor, Aspen Tort Law Desk Reference, 2008 edition, Minnesota Chapter
Primary Editor, Aspen Tort Law Desk Reference, 2007 edition, Minnesota Chapter
Star Tribune
Pioneer Press
LA Times
Washington Times
Associated Press
Newsweek
Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
Mpls.St.Paul Magazine
Twin Cities Business
NBC
CBS
ABC
Fox
KSTP
PBS
CBS Radio
Over 1,000 radio stations

Minnesota Lawyer
- Pass-through entity tax has expired. What now?
- January 30, 2026
Washington Examiner
- Dentists and Accountants Face Hit from GOP Tax Bill
- June 2, 2025
Newsweek
- Why Aileen Cannon Is Taking So Long to Rule on Taylor Swift Case
- March 25, 2025
Today’s Hotelier
- Juggling Act: Effective Leadership in a Multi-Generational Hotel Environment
- May, 2024
Tech Business News
- RSS Feed Scraping Is Illegal and a Problem For Legitimate Internet Publishers
- November 11, 2022
Star Tribune
- Medcalf: Take a vacation this summer, Minnesotans — you deserve it
- July 2, 2022
Star Tribune
- Best Buy expands lease-to-own program, joining growing number of retailers
- September 23, 2019
Franchise Times
- Olympian Quest Comes to End for Zerorez Operator
- April 14, 2017
Pioneer Press
- Court tosses Minnesota company’s free speech suit against U.S. Olympic Committee
- April 12, 2017
Bloomberg BNA
- Carpet Cleaner Loses Bid for Rights to Say #TeamUSA
- April 6, 2017
Law 360
- Olympic Committee Kills Suit On Social Media Trademark Ban
- April 5, 2017
World Intellectual Property Review
- US Olympic Committee TM ‘bullying’ suit thrown out
- April 4, 2017
The Hollywood Reporter
- U.S. Olympic Committee Escapes Lawsuit Over Social Media Gagging
- April 4, 2017
Star Tribune
- Jux Law Firm is a different breed of legal beagle
- February 2, 2017
Law 360
- Carpet Cleaner Says USOC Olympic TM Suit Should Continue
- October 24, 2016
Law 360
- USOC Wants Suit Over Olympic Marks Tossed
- September 7, 2016
Inside Radio
- USOC Can Run Legal Rings Around Non-Official Ads
- August 15, 2016
World Intellectual Property Review
- WIPR survey: Readers agree on ‘overzealous’ IP protection for Olympics
- August 15, 2016
IP Kitten
- Are companies allowed to tweet about #Rio2016?
- August 12, 2016
Franchise Times
- Zerorez Operator Sues Olympics over Free Speech
- August 10, 2016
Adweek
- 10 Ways Brands Are Talking About the Olympics Without Saying ‘Olympics’ And one company that’s suing the USOC
- August 9, 2016
Forbes
- This Week in Sports Law: You Probably Didn’t Know That…
- August 7, 2016
The Guardian
- Rio 2016 Diary – Battle of the Week
- August 7, 2016
Inc.
- How Posting on Social Media About the Olympics Can Get You Sued
- August 6, 2016
Managing Intellectual Property
- The Olympics and IP
- August 6, 2016
U.S. Night
- Carpet Cleaner Suing US Olympic Committee Over The Right To Hashtag Olympics
- August 6, 2016
TechNinja
- How Posting On Social Media About The Olympics Can Get You Sued
- August 6, 2016
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- Carpet cleaner Zerorez sues U.S. Olympic Committee over social media ban
- August 5, 2016
Patch
- St. Louis Park Carpet Cleaner Sues Olympics Over Free Speech
- August 5, 2016
MPR
- Minnesota carpet cleaner demands hashtag freedom
- August 5, 2016
Techdirt
- Minnesota Carpet Cleaning Business Sues US Olympic Committee Over Its Ridiculous Social Media Rules
- August 5, 2016
Archy World News
- Carpet cleaner complains against Olympic ban Hashtagv
- August 5, 2016
Bring Me The News
- MN carpet cleaner sues the Olympics so it can tweet about the Games
- August 5, 2016
World Intellectual Property Review
- US Olympic Committee grilled over TM ‘bullying’
- August 5, 2016
KTTC
- Small business sues U.S. Olympic Committee over right to talk about Olympics on social media
- August 4, 2016
Twin Cities Business
- A St. Louis Park Carpet Cleaner Is Suing The U.S. Olympic Committee
- August 4, 2016
Pioneer Press
- Minnesota carpet cleaner challenges U.S. Olympic Committee on free speech
- August 4, 2016
KSTP
- Minn. Company Takes on U.S. Olympic Committee in Battle Over Hashtags on Social Media
- August 4, 2016
FOX 9
- Minnesota company suing the Olympics over free speech
- August 4, 2016
PJ Media
- This Small Business Is Suing The Olympics Over a Hashtag
- August 4, 2016
Vocativ
- US Olympic Committee Sued Over Its Dumb Twitter Policy
- August 4, 2016
NY Mag
- A Carpet Cleaner Is Suing USOC for the Right to Make Good Olympic Tweets
- August 4, 2016
WCCO Radio 830
- Small Business Sues U.S. Olympic Committee
- August 3, 2016
Gizmodo
- Carpet Cleaner Sues For Its Right to Tweet About the Olympics
- August 3, 2016
American Lawyer
- Robins Kaplan litigation counsel Sally Silk in Minneapolis joined JUX Law Firm earlier this month
- June 20, 2016
Pioneer Press
- Twin Cities Law Firms Merge
- March 23, 2016
Star Tribune
- Fired Starkey Hearing Technologies president hires lawyer
- September 11, 2015
MPR News
- Medical marijuana operations find it tough to set up accounts
- June 1, 2015
MPR News
- Behind the news: Non-competes and trade secrets
- October 21, 2014
Star Tribune
- Minnesota affiliates appear back in business with Amazon today
- October 1, 2014
KSTP Channel 5 News
- Lawyers, Banks Unsure they’ll Work with Medical Marijuana Businesses
- September 8, 2014
City Pages
- Lawyers petition Supreme Court to get in on medical cannabis
- August 4, 2014
Star Tribune
- Law Firm Positions Itself for Medical Marijuana
- August 2, 2014
Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- Minneapolis lawyers want in on medical-marijuana business
- August 1, 2014
5 Eyewitness News
- Attorneys File Petition to Change Part of Medical Marijuana Law
- July 30, 2014
KSTP Eyewitness News
- Civil Attorney Weighs in on Ventura Trial
- July 30, 2014
International Business Times
- Minnesota and Medical Marijuana: Lawyers Seek Court’s Consent to Work with Pot Businesses
- July 30, 2014
Minnesota Lawyer
- Housing Referees Can Award Damages
- July, 2 2014
Minnesota Lawyer
- Wage and hour battles on the rise
- June 19, 2014
Idaho Business Review
- Wage and hour battles on the rise
- June 24, 2014
Finance & Commerce
- How To: The delicate business of succession planning
- February 24, 2014
Twin Cities Business
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- August, 2014
Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- August, 2014
Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- July, 2014
Star Tribune
- Court upholds use tax for businesses
- November 1, 2013
University of St. Thomas: Real Estate Matters
- Should Property Owners Be Required to Provide Air Conditioning to Tenants?
- July 18, 2013
myFOX9 | KMSP-TV
- RENTERS RIGHTS: Does Minnesota need a warm weather rule?
- July 17, 2013
CPA Practice Advisor
- To avoid sales taxes, Amazon.com cuts ties with Minnesota bloggers
- June 19, 2013
WCCO News Radio 830
- Chad Hartmen Show 2pm: Online Sales Tax?
- June 19, 2013
Star Tribune
- Amazon to stop paying Minnesota bloggers for sales traffic
- June 19, 2013
WCCO-TV
- Amazon Drops Minn. Affiliate Bloggers To Avoid Tax
- June 18, 2013
Marketing Land
- Amazon Calls Minnesota Sales Tax Law Unconstitutional & Closes Minnesota Associate Accounts
- June 18, 2013
Star Tribune
- Amazon drops blogger affiliates in Minnesota to avoid sales tax
- June 18, 2013
Star Tribune
- North Star Lawyers – Recognizing Minnesota’s Pro Bono Lawyers
- June 11, 2013
Attorney at Law Magazine – Twin Cities Edition
- Talk of the Town
- June 2013
Minnesota Business Magazine
- The 100 Best Companies to Work For
- June 2013
Bench & Bar of Minnesota
- People & Practice
- May/June 2013
Finance & Commerce
- Sorting through alphabet soup of incorporation entities
- November 20, 2012
Star Tribune
- Whistleblower: Is that $700 snowblower a lemon?
- December 11, 2011
Expo Domain
- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 28, 2011
Elliot’s Blog
- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 27, 2011
TLD Magazine
- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 27, 2011
Domain Name Wire
- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 24, 2011
Name Starter
- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 24, 2011
Domain State
- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 23, 2011
Minnesota Lawyer Magazine
- Court: City policy means it acted as a business
- July 22, 2011
Minnesota Lawyer
- Lawyers find solid niche in nonprofits
- March 3, 2008

Representative Cases

Moser v. Johnson
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Shareholder dispute

Gillespie v. Johansen
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: Settled
Description: Real estate contract dispute

General Mills, Inc. v. Jain
Practice Area: Employment
Outcome: Settled
Description: Employment dispute

Print4Change v. The Film Society
Practice Area: Contract
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Contract dispute

Larson v. Wisner, Melander, Jergenson, and The Fireplace Guys, LLC.
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business ownership

Snap Fitness, Inc. v. Blum and Blum
Practice Area: Franchise
Outcome: Settled
Description: Franchise dispute

Bistodeau v. Landes
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business ownership

Pfister and Pfister v. Hrkal, Hrkal, and Enviro Tech Industries, LLC
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Business ownership

Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, Inc. v. Arizona Hotel Investments, LLC, and Richard Knapp
Practice Area: Business/Real Estate
Outcome: Dismissal in favor
Description: Hotel development dispute

Caradonna and Precidion, Inc. v. Solution Beacon, LLC
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Lakewood Media Group, LLC v. Corbinian Inc. and O’Hearn
Practice Area: Intellectual property
Outcome: Dismissal in favor
Description: Website intellectual property dispute

Adhesive Resources, Inc. v. H.E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc., dba Wisdom Adhesives and
Jeffrey Wisdom
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Anderson and Swirtz v. JP Morgan Chase Bank
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Property

Viravong Inc. v. Top Notch Enterprises Inc. and Jeffrey Anderson
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Weir v. Voje
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business ownership case

Reinhardt v. Greystone Masonry, Inc.
Practice Area: Consumer Rights
Outcome: Judgment in favor; Appealed; Settled
Description: Contract

Nussbaum v. Nussbaum
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Business contract case

Krentz v. Dependable Auto Shippers
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Conciliation

Felicia Lundstrom vs American Family Mutual Insurance Company et al.
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Cole Global Enterprises Inc, Tyrone Cole vs American Medical Systems Inc, York
Solutions LLC, AlphaSoft Services Corporation
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Joni Medina, individually, and on behalf of Liberty Title Inc., vs Laura Haataja, Jeffrey Zweifel
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business ownership case

John Gregory Wehr vs Jared Wehr, Zachery Wehr, David Wehr
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Contract case

Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc. vs Watson-Forsberg Co. et al.
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: Settled
Description: Mechanics lien case

Peter Burgess, Jackie Burgess vs James Hamilton, Carolyn Hamilton
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Real estate lease case

Toplace USA LLC vs Gary Cross
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business sale contract case

Hes-Lee, LLC vs JSGB Partners, Inc.
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: In favor
Description: Commercial real estate eviction

Jeffrey Ormond vs Peter Luzaich, Elizabeth Luzaich
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Business contract case

Brian Pierzina vs State of Minnesota
Practice Area: Employment / Labor
Outcome: Settled
Description: Employment case

Plaza 3000 Partnership LLP vs Bauman Management Inc et al.
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Lori Hansen, Ladonna Maxwell vs Shauna Ohlson
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Judgment in favor
Description: Business contract case

Cranston Cassells vs Audrey McWhite
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Trial; Mixed decision.
Description: Real estate lease case

Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. vs Soram Teaching Dental Lab, Alexander Fuentes, Jr.
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case

Party Posse Promotions LLC vs Global Connections Group LLC, Moody Khan, Shaz Khan
Practice Area: Real Estate
Outcome: Undisclosed
Description: Other civil

Signature Concepts Inc vs Hurricane Brand Holdings LLC and JM Field Marketing Inc
Practice Area: Business
Outcome: Settled
Description: Business contract case