Aaron Hall
Attorney
Business Law & Litigation
Aaron represents business owners and their companies. Businesses without in-house counsel hire Aaron to advise and represent them in employment, intellectual property, litigation, and general business law.
PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS
- Business Law
- Employment Law
- Intellectual Property
- Litigation
EDUCATION
- J.D., cum laude, Mitchell Hamline College of Law (served on Law Review)
- B.A., summa cum laude, 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
- 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
SHARING KNOWLEDGE TO EMPOWER OTHERS
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- Pass-through entity tax has expired. What now?
- January 30, 2026
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- Dentists and Accountants Face Hit from GOP Tax Bill
- June 2, 2025
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- Insulet Forgoes High Trade Secret Damages Award in Favour of Injunction
- May 2, 2025
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- Why Aileen Cannon Is Taking So Long to Rule on Taylor Swift Case
- March 25, 2025
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- Juggling Act: Effective Leadership in a Multi-Generational Hotel Environment
- May, 2024
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- The Crusading Kombucha CEO and 200 Years of Startup-Destroying Legal Doctrine
- April, 2024
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- RSS Feed Scraping Is Illegal and a Problem For Legitimate Internet Publishers
- November 11, 2022
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- Medcalf: Take a vacation this summer, Minnesotans — you deserve it
- July 2, 2022
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- Best Buy expands lease-to-own program, joining growing number of retailers
- September 23, 2019
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- Olympian Quest Comes to End for Zerorez Operator
- April 14, 2017
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- Court Tosses Company’s Bid To Slap Down Olympics Social Media Restrictions Over Jurisdictional Issues
- April 13, 2017
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- Court tosses Minnesota company’s free speech suit against U.S. Olympic Committee
- April 12, 2017
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- Carpet Cleaner Loses Bid for Rights to Say #TeamUSA
- April 6, 2017
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- Olympic Committee Kills Suit On Social Media Trademark Ban
- April 5, 2017
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World Intellectual Property Review
- US Olympic Committee TM ‘bullying’ suit thrown out
- April 4, 2017
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- U.S. Olympic Committee Escapes Lawsuit Over Social Media Gagging
- April 4, 2017
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- Jux Law Firm is a different breed of legal beagle
- February 2, 2017
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- Carpet Cleaner Says USOC Olympic TM Suit Should Continue
- October 24, 2016
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- USOC Wants Suit Over Olympic Marks Tossed
- September 7, 2016
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Inside Radio
- USOC Can Run Legal Rings Around Non-Official Ads
- August 15, 2016
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World Intellectual Property Review
- WIPR survey: Readers agree on ‘overzealous’ IP protection for Olympics
- August 15, 2016
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- Are companies allowed to tweet about #Rio2016?
- August 12, 2016
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- The Games That Shall Not Be Named: When 21st Century Media Meets 20th Century Copyright Ideals
- August 11, 2016
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- Zerorez Operator Sues Olympics over Free Speech
- August 10, 2016
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- 10 Ways Brands Are Talking About the Olympics Without Saying ‘Olympics’ And one company that’s suing the USOC
- August 9, 2016
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- This Week in Sports Law: You Probably Didn’t Know That…
- August 7, 2016
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- Rio 2016 Diary – Battle of the Week
- August 7, 2016
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- How Posting on Social Media About the Olympics Can Get You Sued
- August 6, 2016
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Managing Intellectual Property
- The Olympics and IP
- August 6, 2016
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- Carpet Cleaner Suing US Olympic Committee Over The Right To Hashtag Olympics
- August 6, 2016
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- How Posting On Social Media About The Olympics Can Get You Sued
- August 6, 2016
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- Carpet cleaner Zerorez sues U.S. Olympic Committee over social media ban
- August 5, 2016
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- St. Louis Park Carpet Cleaner Sues Olympics Over Free Speech
- August 5, 2016
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- Minnesota carpet cleaner demands hashtag freedom
- August 5, 2016
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- Minnesota Carpet Cleaning Business Sues US Olympic Committee Over Its Ridiculous Social Media Rules
- August 5, 2016
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- Carpet cleaner complains against Olympic ban Hashtagv
- August 5, 2016
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- MN carpet cleaner sues the Olympics so it can tweet about the Games
- August 5, 2016
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World Intellectual Property Review
- US Olympic Committee grilled over TM ‘bullying’
- August 5, 2016
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- Small business sues U.S. Olympic Committee over right to talk about Olympics on social media
- August 4, 2016
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- A St. Louis Park Carpet Cleaner Is Suing The U.S. Olympic Committee
- August 4, 2016
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- Minnesota carpet cleaner challenges U.S. Olympic Committee on free speech
- August 4, 2016
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- Minn. Company Takes on U.S. Olympic Committee in Battle Over Hashtags on Social Media
- August 4, 2016
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- Minnesota company suing the Olympics over free speech
- August 4, 2016
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- This Small Business Is Suing The Olympics Over a Hashtag
- August 4, 2016
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- US Olympic Committee Sued Over Its Dumb Twitter Policy
- August 4, 2016
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- A Carpet Cleaner Is Suing USOC for the Right to Make Good Olympic Tweets
- August 4, 2016
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- Small Business Sues U.S. Olympic Committee
- August 3, 2016
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- Carpet Cleaner Sues For Its Right to Tweet About the Olympics
- August 3, 2016
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- Robins Kaplan litigation counsel Sally Silk in Minneapolis joined JUX Law Firm earlier this month
- June 20, 2016
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- Family that inspired digital access law shares story
- June 2, 2016
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- When You Die Without a Will
- April 28, 2016
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- Twin Cities Law Firms Merge
- March 23, 2016
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- Fired Starkey Hearing Technologies president hires lawyer
- September 11, 2015
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- Medical marijuana operations find it tough to set up accounts
- June 1, 2015
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- Behind the news: Non-competes and trade secrets
- October 21, 2014
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- Minnesota affiliates appear back in business with Amazon today
- October 1, 2014
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- Lawyers, Banks Unsure they’ll Work with Medical Marijuana Businesses
- September 8, 2014
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- Lawyers petition Supreme Court to get in on medical cannabis
- August 4, 2014
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- Law Firm Positions Itself for Medical Marijuana
- August 2, 2014
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Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- Minneapolis lawyers want in on medical-marijuana business
- August 1, 2014
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- Attorneys File Petition to Change Part of Medical Marijuana Law
- July 30, 2014
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- Civil Attorney Weighs in on Ventura Trial
- July 30, 2014
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- Minnesota and Medical Marijuana: Lawyers Seek Court’s Consent to Work with Pot Businesses
- July 30, 2014
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- Housing Referees Can Award Damages
- July, 2 2014
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- Wage and hour battles on the rise
- June 19, 2014
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- Wage and hour battles on the rise
- June 24, 2014
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- How To: The delicate business of succession planning
- February 24, 2014
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Twin Cities Business
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- August, 2014
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Mpls. St.Paul Magazine
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- August, 2014
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Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine
- Thompson Hall Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers
- July, 2014
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- Court upholds use tax for businesses
- November 1, 2013
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University of St. Thomas: Real Estate Matters
- Should Property Owners Be Required to Provide Air Conditioning to Tenants?
- July 18, 2013
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- RENTERS RIGHTS: Does Minnesota need a warm weather rule?
- July 17, 2013
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- To avoid sales taxes, Amazon.com cuts ties with Minnesota bloggers
- June 19, 2013
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- Chad Hartmen Show 2pm: Online Sales Tax?
- June 19, 2013
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- Amazon to stop paying Minnesota bloggers for sales traffic
- June 19, 2013
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- Amazon Drops Minn. Affiliate Bloggers To Avoid Tax
- June 18, 2013
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- Amazon Calls Minnesota Sales Tax Law Unconstitutional & Closes Minnesota Associate Accounts
- June 18, 2013
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- Amazon drops blogger affiliates in Minnesota to avoid sales tax
- June 18, 2013
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Star Tribune
- North Star Lawyers – Recognizing Minnesota’s Pro Bono Lawyers
- June 11, 2013
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Attorney at Law Magazine – Twin Cities Edition
- Talk of the Town
- June 2013
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Minnesota Business Magazine
- The 100 Best Companies to Work For
- June 2013
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Bench & Bar of Minnesota
- People & Practice
- May/June 2013
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- Sorting through alphabet soup of incorporation entities
- November 20, 2012
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- Whistleblower: Is that $700 snowblower a lemon?
- December 11, 2011
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Expo Domain
- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 28, 2011
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Elliot’s Blog
- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 27, 2011
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- Can You Trademark a Geographic Domain Name?
- October 27, 2011
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- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 24, 2011
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- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 24, 2011
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- Minnesota Lawyer Magazine Claims MinnesotaLawyer.com Violates Its Trademark
- October 23, 2011
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- Court: City policy means it acted as a business
- July 22, 2011
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- Lawyers find solid niche in nonprofits
- March 3, 2008
A BRIEF SAMPLING OF CASES LITIGATED BY AARON HALL AND ATTORNEYS HE MANAGED
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Moser v. Johnson
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: June 2014
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Shareholder dispute
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Gillespie v. Johansen
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: July 2014
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Real estate contract dispute
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General Mills, Inc. v. Jain
- Practice Area: Employment
- Date: July 2013
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Employment dispute
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Print4Change v. The Film Society
- Practice Area: Contract
- Date: June 2013
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Contract dispute
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Larson v. Wisner, Melander, Jergenson, and The Fireplace Guys, LLC.
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: June 2013
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business ownership
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Snap Fitness, Inc. v. Blum and Blum
- Practice Area: Franchise
- Date: June 2013
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Franchise dispute
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Bistodeau v. Landes
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: April 2013
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business ownership
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Pfister and Pfister v. Hrkal, Hrkal, and Enviro Tech Industries, LLC
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: December 2012
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Business ownership
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Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, Inc. v. Arizona Hotel Investments, LLC, and Richard Knapp
- Practice Area: Business/Real Estate
- Date: October 2012
- Outcome: Dismissal in favor
- Description: Hotel development dispute
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Caradonna and Precidion, Inc. v. Solution Beacon, LLC
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: October 2012
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Lakewood Media Group, LLC v. Corbinian Inc. and O’Hearn
- Practice Area: Intellectual property
- Date: January 2012
- Outcome: Dismissal in favor
- Description: Website intellectual property dispute
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Adhesive Resources, Inc. v. H.E. Wisdom & Sons, Inc., dba Wisdom Adhesives and
- Jeffrey Wisdom
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: December 2011
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Anderson and Swirtz v. JP Morgan Chase Bank
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: December 2011
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Property
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Viravong Inc. v. Top Notch Enterprises Inc. and Jeffrey Anderson
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: November 2011
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Weir v. Voje
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: November 2011
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business ownership case
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Reinhardt v. Greystone Masonry, Inc.
- Practice Area: Consumer Rights
- Date: November 2011
- Outcome: Judgment in favor; Appealed; Settled
- Description: Contract
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Nussbaum v. Nussbaum
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: November 2011
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Business contract case
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Krentz v. Dependable Auto Shippers
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: September 2011
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Conciliation
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Felicia Lundstrom vs American Family Mutual Insurance Company et al.
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: August 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Cole Global Enterprises Inc, Tyrone Cole vs American Medical Systems Inc, York
- Solutions LLC, AlphaSoft Services Corporation
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: August 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Joni Medina, individually, and on behalf of Liberty Title Inc., vs Laura Haataja, Jeffrey Zweifel
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: August 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business ownership case
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John Gregory Wehr vs Jared Wehr, Zachery Wehr, David Wehr
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: July 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Contract case
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Associated Mechanical Contractors, Inc. vs Watson-Forsberg Co. et al.
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: April 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Mechanics lien case
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Peter Burgess, Jackie Burgess vs James Hamilton, Carolyn Hamilton
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: March 2010
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Real estate lease case
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Toplace USA LLC vs Gary Cross
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: March 2010
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business sale contract case
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Hes-Lee, LLC vs JSGB Partners, Inc.
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: January 2010
- Outcome: In favor
- Description: Commercial real estate eviction
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Jeffrey Ormond vs Peter Luzaich, Elizabeth Luzaich
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: November 2009
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Business contract case
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Brian Pierzina vs State of Minnesota
- Practice Area: Employment / Labor
- Date: November 2009
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Employment case
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Plaza 3000 Partnership LLP vs Bauman Management Inc et al.
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: September 2009
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Lori Hansen, Ladonna Maxwell vs Shauna Ohlson
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: September 2009
- Outcome: Judgment in favor
- Description: Business contract case
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Cranston Cassells vs Audrey McWhite
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: July 2009
- Outcome: Trial; Mixed decision.
- Description: Real estate lease case
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Patterson Dental Supply, Inc. vs Soram Teaching Dental Lab, Alexander Fuentes, Jr.
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: June 2009
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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Party Posse Promotions LLC vs Global Connections Group LLC, Moody Khan, Shaz Khan
- Practice Area: Real Estate
- Date: January 2009
- Outcome: Undisclosed
- Description: Other civil
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Signature Concepts Inc vs Hurricane Brand Holdings LLC and JM Field Marketing Inc
- Practice Area: Business
- Date: January 2009
- Outcome: Settled
- Description: Business contract case
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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.