Aaron Neilson

Aaron Neilson

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Communications Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) Communications Law
Works at
Neilson, Smith, Dietrich PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

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.​

Works at
Neilson, Smith, Dietrich PLLC

3 Best Lawyers awards

Neilson, Smith, Dietrich PLLC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Montana, J.D., graduated 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association, 2010
  • Montana, State Bar of Montana, 2011

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Communications Law
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Banking and Finance Law
  • Community Association Law
  • Construction Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts and Estates

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