Aaron defends complex civil litigation cases with emphasis on medical and dental malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, and general liability. Aaron has tried and arbitrated cases in Oregon and Washington. Aaron routinely represents physicians, dentists, physical therapists, nurses, and other healthcare providers before professional regulatory and licensing boards in both Oregon and Washington. Aaron also provides legal counsel to medical clinics and advises healthcare providers on health law issues such as privacy, HIPAA, HITECH, Stark Law, and the Anti-Kickback statute. Aaron also counsels medical providers and clinics on practice management issues, contractual disputes, and drafts and negotiates contracts. Aaron has served as Hart Wagner’s HIPAA Privacy and Security Officer since 2014.
Aaron'S PRACTICE AREAS
- Business and Commercial Litigation
- Dental Malpractice Defense
- Health Law
- Healthcare Data Security, Privacy, and HIPAA Compliance
- Licensing, Board Matters, and Regulatory Agencies Representation
- Medical Malpractice Defense
- Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Defense
- Premises Liability Defense
- Product Liability Defense
- Professional Liability Defense
University of Colorado School of Law
J.D., 1998
University of Washington
B.S., Civil Engineering, 1993
Hart Wagner LLP
Partner, 2007-present
Associate Attorney, 1999-2006
Privacy and Security Officer, 2014-present
The Hon. Sandra I. Rothenberg
Colorado Court of Appeals
Judicial Clerk, 1998 to 1999
Oregon State Courts
Washington State Courts
Colorado State Courts
U.S. District Court: District of Oregon; Western District of Washington
Best Lawyers in America
Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2019 – 2024
Oregon State Bar
Washington State Bar
Colorado State Bar
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
Multnomah Bar Association
American Health Lawyers Association
“HIPAA Training,” Hart Wagner LLP 2020
“HIPAA and Privacy Training,” Hart Wagner LLP, 2019
“Medical Malpractice Litigation,” Oregon Health & Science University Nurse Practitioner program, 2019
“The Unfamiliar Subpoena,” OMA Practice Roundtable, 2017
“Dental Risk Management,” CNA Seminar, 2017
“Civil Litigation for Medical Professionals,” Oregon Health & Science University Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists program, 2015
“Medical Malpractice and Civil Litigation,” Oregon Health & Sciences University CRNA program, 2013, 2014, 2015
“The Final Omnibus Rule’s Impact on Law Firms: HIPAA & HITECH UPDATED,” Hart Wagner CLE program, 2014