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Aaron

Aaron Schaer
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Seattle
D 206.223.7103
schaera@lanepowell.com

Aaron Schaer counsels clients on matters involving commercial litigation, class actions, health care law, franchise matters, and environmental law. 

Clients appreciate Aaron’s objective approach to solving problems and his ability to efficiently identify the pivotal issues in each case. Aaron describes his approach as deliberate, ensuring that he has a deep understanding of the law, the facts, and the client's needs to tailor his recommendations.

Professional Experience

U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington, Law Clerk to the Honorable James L. Robart (2017-2019)

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Law Clerk to the Honorable Janis Graham Jack (2015-2016)

Federal Defender Office, Eastern District of Michigan, Intern (2014)

U.S. District Court, District of Oregon, Judicial Extern to the Honorable Robert E. Jones (2013)

Columbia Riverkeeper, Intern (2013)

Natural Resources Defense Council, Paralegal (2010-2012)

U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, Judicial Extern to the Honorable Bernard A. Friedman (2007)
 

Community Involvement

International Association of Defense Counsel, Member (2023-Present)

Frankel Jewish Academy, Board of Trustees (2021-Present)

Michigan Innocence Clinic, Student Attorney (2014-2015)

Michigan Unemployment Insurance Project, Student Attorney (2013-2014)

Bread for the City, Employment Justice Center, Volunteer (2010-2012)

 

Thought Leadership

  • August 17, 2023News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 Recognizes 123 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • July 31, 2023News
    Forty-seven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2023
    Awards & Honors
  • January 3, 2023News
    Lane Powell Elects New Shareholders
    Firm Announcement
  • December 28, 2022Event / CLE
    Drafting and Reviewing Washington Business Contracts
    National Business Institute | Virtual
  • August 18, 2022News

    The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys

    Awards & Honors
  • July 14, 2022News

    Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022

    Awards & Honors
  • August 19, 2021News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 20, 2020News
    The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
    Awards & Honors
  • August 3, 2020News
    Schaer Quoted in Law Street Article 'Rice Exporter Alleges Foreign Company Used its Trademark to Sell 'Potentially Hazardous' Products'
    In the News
  • Washington Rising Stars 2023
  • 2024 Best Lawyers Ones to Watch

Practices & Industries

  • Class Actions
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Investigations, Compliance & White Collar
  • Nonprofit & Social Enterprise
  • Securities & Corporate Governance Litigation
  • Transportation
  • Business Dispute Resolution

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2015
    • Michigan Journal of Environmental and Administrative Law, Articles Editor
    • Faculty Research Assistant
    • Graduate Student Instructor, The Arab-Israeli Conflict
    • Distinguished Instructor Award
    • Henry M. Campbell Moot Court, Third Place Overall, Best Preliminary Round Brief, Best Quarterfinalist Oralist
  • Michigan State University, B.A., cum laude, 2009
    • B.A., Political Theory & Constitutional Democracy, cum laude
    • Teaching Assistant, Globalization and Stability
  • Hebrew University, Rothberg International School , 2004-2005

Admissions

  • Washington
  • Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington

Language

  • Hebrew (Conversational)

Honors

"Ones to Watch," Best Lawyers®, Commercial Litigation (2021-2024); Administrative/Regulatory (2023-2024)

"Washington Rising Star," Thomson Reuters, Business Litigation (2022-2023)

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