About
Aaron B. Johnson is a partner at Baird Holm LLP in Omaha, NE. His Omaha practice involves banking, corporate finance, business transactions, and real estate development. He advises lenders, borrowers, and businesses on secured loans, acquisitions, governance, and the financing of major commercial projects. Johnson considers the factual details and applicable rules while discussing realistic options and procedural steps with each client.
Aaron earned a J.D. from the University of Nebraska School of Law with high distinction in 2002 and a B.S. in Business Administration from William Jewell College in 1999. His business education and legal training support work with complex financing documents, corporate structures, and commercial risk allocation. Johnson applies this knowledge when examining documents, preparing legal arguments, and discussing the rules that affect a particular matter.
Aaron has advised on substantial secured lending transactions and real estate financings involving significant asset portfolios. He has also served as general counsel to a real estate development business, adding direct knowledge of corporate legal operations. Such work involves careful consideration of the underlying facts, the governing legal rules, and the choices available as a matter develops.
Aaron B. Johnson has been recognized in Best Lawyers for banking and finance-related work and has served in a leadership capacity with Goodwill. His practice connects legal structuring with the practical needs of clients undertaking investments, borrowing, and corporate transactions. Aaron B. Johnson approaches legal representation with an emphasis on understanding the client’s circumstances and the practical consequences of each available step.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Baird Holm LLP
- Member, Nebraska State Bar Association
- Member, Omaha Bar Association
- Board of Trustees, Goodwill Industries of Omaha (2021 – Present)
- Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary, Police Athletics for Community Engagement (2015 – 2023)
- Board Member, Risk Management Association of the Midlands (2018 – 2021)
- Board of Advisors, DIBS (Developing Infinite Bookshelves) for Kids (2015 – 2019)
- Class 36, Leadership Omaha, Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Licensed State
- Nebraska
Education
- University of Nebraska School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - William Jewell College
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration
Awards & Badges


- Banking & Finance
- Contracts & Agreements
- Corporate & Incorporation
- Financial Markets & Services
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Tax
- Commercial Real Estate
- Construction & Development





