Atty. Neil H. Aronson

Atty. Neil H. Aronson

Neil H. Aronson is one of New England’s most respected corporate and securities lawyers.

Needham Needham 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Neil H. Aronson at a glance

Neil H. Aronson is a Partner based in Needham, Massachusetts, practicing at Gennari Aronson, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, tax, securities, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982) and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983). Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1982) and Boston University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Boston and Massachusetts and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Needham, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Neil H. Aronson is one of New England’s most respected corporate and securities lawyers
  • Boston Magazine recently recognized Neil as one of Boston’s Top 100 Lawyers and Neil also holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV® Preeminent rating - ranking him at the highest level of professional excellence
  • Neil represents many of New England’s most innovative and growing companies, many of them leading edge developers of new technologies in high technology, social media, medical devices and life sciences as well as rapidly growing service-based and retail businesses
  • Neil has extensive experience in advising companies from the earliest stage of formation through venture capital financings, IPOs and M&A events, including several of the largest acquisitions by public companies of venture-backed companies
  • Neil also actively counsels clients in critical licensing, development and distribution arrangements
  • Neil also often serves as legal counsel to the special committees of boards of directors and advises companies generally on corporate governance matters
  • Prior to forming Gennari Aronson, LLP, Neil was a partner at Mintz Levin, an Am Law 100 firm, where he served as the Chair of the Business and Finance Section from 1999 to 2005
  • From 1984 through 1997, Neil was a partner with O’Connor, Broude & Aronson, the first corporate law firm on Route 128 representing emerging businesses
  • Neil is active in leading discussions on legal issues of critical importance to emerging companies
  • He serves as a member of the American Bar Association’s Committee on Negotiated Acquisitions, the National Venture Capital Associations Committee on Model Legal Forms and is a regular lecturer at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education’s Program on financing, M&A and technology licensing and outsourcing topics
  • Neil earned his J.D. from Cornell Law School and a B.A. from Boston University, summa cum laude, with distinction, where he was named to Phi Beta Kappa in his junior year

Practice Areas Explained

Neil H. Aronson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Neil H. Aronson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Needham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Neil H. Aronson

Where is Neil H. Aronson's law office located?
Neil H. Aronson's law practice is located in Needham, Massachusetts. The firm is Gennari Aronson, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Neil H. Aronson handle?
Neil H. Aronson focuses on estate planning, business, tax, securities, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Neil H. Aronson practiced law?
Neil H. Aronson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Neil H. Aronson go to law school?
Neil H. Aronson earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Neil H. Aronson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Neil H. Aronson received?
Neil H. Aronson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Cornell University
- 1982
B.A.
Boston University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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