Aaron D. Van Oort
About Aaron D. Van Oort
Aaron D. Van Oort is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Aaron D. Van Oort is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Appellate Practice
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2001
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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