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Aaron W. Nicholson is a Partner in the Billings office and a member of the Commercial and Natural Resources Litigation, and Commercial Transactions Practice Groups. Aaron practices in all areas of commercial litigation. He helps his clients navigate disputes, initiate lawsuits, and solve complex problems. He represents small businesses and companies in shareholder disputes, as well as other business disputes, including construction law and contract issues. Aaron works with homeowners to solve real estate disputes, contests trust and estate contents, and practices intellectual property law, serving as a litigator and filing trademarks for his clients.

Aaron is a problem solver who finds great satisfaction in working closely with his clients to solve their difficult problems. He grew up in Montana, and values working with the people and businesses in his community, acting as their voice and advocate. 

While in law school, Aaron clerked for the Honorable District Court Judge Jouel Medd and completed an externship with the United States Attorney’s Office. He also clerked with the Honorable Chief Justice Gerald VandeWalle of the North Dakota Supreme Court. 

Outside of his practice, Aaron enjoys playing soccer with his sons, spending time with his family, and serving as a Sunday School Teacher at his local church. 

  • The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch®, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, 2022-present
  • Davis Outstanding Student Leader Award
  • Jack Marcil Scholarship for Trial and Appellate Advocacy

  • Defense Research Institute
  • Home Builders Association of Billings, Inc.
  • Yellowstone Area Bar Association

  • American Inns of Court
  • Big Muddy Bar Association
  • State Bar Association of North Dakota
  • Sunday School Teacher
  • Chair of the Education and Professionalism Committee of the Young Lawyer’s Section to the State Bar of North Dakota (2015-2016)