Aaron Bell
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Aaron Bell

Associate
bell.aaron@dorsey.com

Overview

Aaron is a litigation attorney focused on complex commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and bankruptcy. 
Aaron represents clients in a variety of legal disputes, including contract disputes, insurance, product liability defense, construction litigation, consumer protection, public works/utilities, creditor’s rights, bankruptcy, collections, eviction, and general real property litigation.

Education & Admissions

University of Idaho College of Law (J.D., 2019), Dean's List

College of Idaho (B.A., Business Administration, 2016), cum laude

Admissions

  • Idaho
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho

Clerkships

  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho, Judge Noah G. Hillen, 2020-2021
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Idaho, Judge Terry L. Myers, 2019-2020

Experience

  • Successfully represented an auto manufacturer in defending against claims for strict product liability, defective design, failure to warn, breach of warranty, fraud, negligence, and loss of consortium related to the plaintiff’s physical injuries.
  • Successfully represented an auto manufacturer in obtaining a dismissal of a case for warranty claims brought under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state law.
  • Successfully represented a chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee in the trial of an adversary proceeding for avoidance of the sale of a debtor’s real property under state law.
  • Successfully represented a holder in due course of a deed of trust in a case seeking to extinguish the client’s deed of trust due to the statute of limitations which had not yet expired.
  • Successfully represented a beneficiary of a sizable trust finalize a modification of the trust pursuant to the Idaho Trust and Estate Dispute Resolution Act.
  • Successfully represented an arial herbicide applicator and pilot obtain dismissal of a suit brought by laborers claiming injuries from an application in a nearby field.
  • Successfully represented a self-storage facility against claims of negligence for personal property damage due to a fire started by a third-party arsonist.
  • Successfully represented a website designer in reaching a favorable settlement of claims for copyright infringement for the business’ prior owner’s use of a stock photo.  

*Certain representations occurred prior to joining Dorsey

News & Resources

Speaking Engagements

  • Contestant, Bankruptcy Jeopardy – Idaho Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Annual Conference, 2023 (Champion) and 2024
  • Panelist, Lawyering Skills Panel – Idaho State Bar New Attorney Program, Spring 2023 and Spring 2024
  • Panelist, Judicial Clerkship Panel – University of Idaho College of Law, November 13, 2023
  • Panelist, Idaho Law Career Paths – An Alumni Panel – University of Idaho College of Law, July 19, 2023
  • Speaker, “Determining Value for Bifurcated Proofs of Claim” – Idaho Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Brown Bag, July 6, 2023
  • Speaker, “Ipso What? Bankruptcy Issues in Transactions and Entity Governance” – Idaho State Bar Corporate Law Seminar, April 21, 2023
  • Panelist, Judicial Clerkship Panel – University of Idaho College of Law, November 9, 2022
  • Speaker, Judicial Clerks’ Bankruptcy Case Law Review - Idaho Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section Annual Conference, 2020 and 2021

Industries & Practices

Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Antitrust & Competition Law
  • Appellate
  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Development & Infrastructure
  • Food, Beverage & Agribusiness
  • Insurance Law
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Real Estate & Land Use
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
  • Technology
  • Trusts & Estates Litigation

Professional & Civic

Professional Achievements

  • Secretary, Litigation Section of the Idaho State Bar, 2023-Present
  • Member, Commercial Law & Bankruptcy Section of the Idaho State Bar, 2019-Present  
  • Former Ex-Officio Member, United States Bankruptcy Court Advisory Committee on Local Rules, 2019-2021  
  • Chief Managing Editor, Idaho Critical Legal Studies Journal, 2018-2019

Accolades

  • American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Bankruptcy
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Estate Planning

*Certain accolades were awarded prior to joining Dorsey

Aaron Bell