Professional Background
Aaron Johnstun is the founder of Utah Business Mediators and a practicing attorney at Johnstun Law. His career is defined by a deep immersion in both the creation and the resolution of business entities. On the transactional side, he advises entrepreneurs on startups with a particular emphasis on SaaS, IoT, and cloud-based tech ventures. His experience covers the full lifecycle of a business, from initial licensing and royalty agreements to complex mergers and acquisitions.
Complementing this transactional work is a robust background in commercial litigation. Aaron has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association (AAA). His litigation practice includes handling partner disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret misappropriation, and state and federal securities actions .
Approach & Values
He values precision, neutrality, and efficiency, believing that a litigation-tested perspective is essential for identifying the core legal and commercial stakes in any dispute. By bridging the gap between legal requirements and practical business realities, he provides a neutral environment where parties can reach definitive resolutions based on legal reality and business logic.
Admissions & Recognition
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Admissions: Licensed to practice before the Utah Supreme Court, the Kansas Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court (District of Utah), and the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Awards: Rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell for high ethical standing; named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers (2015–2017); and holds a “Superb” rating from Avvo .
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Education: J.D., University of Kansas School of Law; B.A., Philosophy, Brigham Young University.
Select Publications & Media
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Author: “Are Non-Compete Covenants Still Good for Utah Business?” (Attorney at Law Magazine, 2016) .
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Editor: Former Tenth Circuit Editor for the American College of Bankruptcy: Circuit Review (2007–2009).
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Co-Author: Kansas Bar Association Practice Handbook, Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 (2009).
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Featured Guest: “When Wall Street Meets Main Street,” 630 AM Utah KTLK (2010).