Aaron Thomson has nearly 20 years of experience serving as outside general counsel to privately held businesses, executives, and entrepreneurs, with a focus on real estate development. His practice covers a wide range of transactional work, including drafting and negotiating contracts, structuring business entities and joint ventures, and advising on corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, real estate deals, and financing.
Aaron often helps developers navigate complex projects from start to finish, resolve partnership and shareholder disputes, and manage risk in practical, cost-effective ways.
He works closely with clients to understand their business goals and provide advice that fits their needs. Aaron also teaches U.S. contract law to international students as an adjunct professor at the University of Washington School of Law.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his wife, son, and dog.
Education & Credentials
Education
University of Puget Sound
B.S., Double Major: Communication Studies and Politics & GovernmentUniversity of Washington School of Law
J.D.Bar Admission
Acknowledgements
- Super Lawyer, 2022 – 2024
- Super Lawyers
- Rising Star, 2010 – 2020
- Order of the Barristers, University of Washington 2007
- National Moot Court Champion, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2007
- Moot Court Champion, American College of Trial Lawyers, 2006
- University of Washington Mock Trial Champion, 2006
- University of Washington Appellate Advocacy Champion, 2005
Prominent Assignments
- Facilitated the $13 million acquisition of a local healthcare IT consulting firm by a national healthcare IT company.
- Advised on a $7.4 million equity financing for a technology company by a leading international investor.
- Resolved a $3.1 million partnership dispute involving a local entertainment business.
- Successfully settled a $700,000 partnership dispute for a Seattle-based technology firm.
- Negotiated a $1 million convertible debt investment by local investors in a California-based energy company.
- Structured a joint venture for the development of a 30,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art medical facility in the Pacific Northwest.
- Led a convertible note financing for a Washington-based artificial intelligence and machine learning technology company.
- Advised on the purchase and sale of over 25 retail locations for a national wireless provider.
- Negotiated a complex joint venture agreement between a regional crane and rigging company and a Canadian technology firm focused on training solutions.
- Represented a glass manufacturing company in the $10 million acquisition of its division by a major North American corporation.
- Assisted with the acquisition of a regional construction company by a large national contractor.
- Guided the acquisition of a digital art platform by a global e-commerce company.
- Represented a technology firm in its acquisition by an international software solutions provider.
- Advised on the acquisition of a regional real estate company by a national services firm.
- Led the $4.5 million Series A Preferred Stock financing for a technology startup.
- Structured a $170 million debt and equity financing for two investment firms.
- Facilitated the acquisition of a regional hospitality business by a national chain.
- Managed the sale of a regional natural food company.
- Led the corporate reorganization of a national human resources communications firm.