Atty. Aaron Neilson
Aaron advises individuals, startups, tech and telecommunications companies, banks, contractors, and businesses on a wide-variety of matters. With several years in private practice in Seattle and Missoula, and as the former Vice President and General Counsel of a leading technology / communications service provider operating in 16+ states in the greater Pacific Northwest, Aaron has the requisite knowledge and experience to help you and to help your business grow, minimize risk, improve operational efficiencies, comply with regulations, and resolve disputes. Aaron is a fifth-generation Missouli
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Aaron Neilson is a business attorney based in Missoula, Montana, practicing at Neilson, Smith, Dietrich PLLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association (2010) and Montana, State Bar of Montana (2011). Educated at The University of Montana (J.D., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Communications Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Missoula, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Aaron advises individuals, startups, tech and telecommunications companies, banks, contractors, and businesses on a wide-variety of matters
- With several years in private practice in Seattle and Missoula, and as the former Vice President and General Counsel of a leading technology / communications service provider operating in 16+ states in the greater Pacific Northwest, Aaron has the requisite knowledge and experience to help you and to help your business grow, minimize risk, improve operational efficiencies, comply with regulations, and resolve disputes. Aaron is a fifth-generation Missoulian who enjoys the outdoors (hiking, trail running, fishing, etc.), playing and watching sports, attending concerts, reading, and spending time with his wife, two kids, dog, and friends. Aaron is active in the communities he serves
- He is on First Security Bank's board of directors, coaches his kids' sports teams, and volunteers time to various nonprofit organizations
- He also advises some of the region’s largest nonprofit organizations. Aaron graduated with high honors from the University of Montana with a B.A. in Political Science and Communications
- After working in finance in Seattle Aaron attended, and graduated with honors from, the University of Montana School of Law.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in Montana
Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Missoula are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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