Aaron M. Sandone joined the firm in 2024 and has practiced workers’ compensation defense in Alaska since being admitted to the Alaska Bar in 2008.  Prior to joining Meshke Paddock and Budzinki, Aaron practiced with the law firm of Griffin & Smith.  He is a lifelong Alaskan, born in Eagle River and raised in Wasilla.  Aaron attended Eastern Washington University, earning degrees in Government and History.  He graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2008 and subsequently interned in the Civil Law Division of the Municipality of Anchorage Department of Law.  Since his admission to the Alaska Bar, his primary practice has focused on representing employers and insurers in workers’ compensation matters at all levels.  He is a member of the Workers’ Compensation Section of the Alaska Bar Association.  Aaron has served on the Board of Directors for the Anchorage Montessori School since 2015 and has served as the President of that Board since 2019.