Aaron H. Smith

Aaron H. Smith is a shareholder at Strong & Hanni whose practice is devoted to business transactions. He advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, commercial lending and finance, private equity, and other significant transactional matters across multiple industries. Before entering law, he worked in management at a technology company, giving him practical business experience that complements his legal work on company growth, financing, and strategic transactions.

Smith earned his J.D. from the University of Utah. During law school, he served on the Utah Law Review, graduated with Highest Honors, and was elected to the Order of the Coif. His academic record reflects strong training in legal analysis and writing. That foundation supports his work evaluating transaction structures, preparing agreements, identifying legal risk, and helping clients move business and financing matters toward completion.

Smith handles acquisitions, sales, commercial loans, financing arrangements, and private equity transactions. His work requires attention to business terms, diligence, documentation, and the legal issues that arise when companies obtain capital or pursue strategic combinations. His prior management experience also informs his understanding of operational priorities and the commercial context behind transactions, allowing him to approach legal questions with a business-oriented perspective.

Aaron H. Smith is admitted in Utah and New York and before the US District Court for the District of Utah. His practice centers on helping businesses structure and complete transactions while addressing legal and commercial considerations. He combines formal transactional training with prior technology-sector management experience, bringing a practical perspective to mergers and acquisitions, finance, private equity, and other business arrangements.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Strong & Hanni
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Utah
• New York

Education

• University of Utah
  Juris Doctor (JD)

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