Jason is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Group. He has represented his clients as lead counsel in dozens of trials, arbitrations and appeals, in both state and federal court, Jason’s background has exposed him to a variety of contract and tort litigation matters but his current practice focuses on disputes involving real estate, financial services and insurance. He also has career-long experience representing clients in personal injury cases. In addition to his litigation practice, Jason is often called upon to provide his clients with advice regarding risk management, claims analysis and planning. Jason provides strong and aggressive representation to each of his clients always focusing on their unique, case-by-case goals.
Representative Experience
Real Estate
- Representation of numerous property owners defending title to real property as well as obtaining clear title to real property
- Representation of commercial landlords in disputes with tenants including eviction of tenants and corresponding litigation to collect unpaid rents
- Successful prosecution of property owners’ claims against homeowners’ association for gross negligence and fraud resulting in a unanimous verdict, including an award of punitive damages after a ten day trial
- Obtained summary judgment in favor of pipeline company in suit brought by county for alleged damages to county roads caused during installation of the pipeline
Financial Services
- Successful defense of loan servicers in wrongful foreclosure actions brought by defaulted property owners
- Successful dismissal of lawsuits against residential mortgage companies in actions brought by defaulted borrowers to avoid foreclosure and eviction
- Representation of numerous lenders in deficiency actions against borrowers and guarantors to collect unpaid debt, including subsequent collection of judgments
- Nationwide representation of debt collection company in suits involving allegations of violations of local and federal debt collection acts
Insurance
- Coverage analysis and advice to numerous title insurance companies in matters involving disputed claims of ownership of property
- Statewide representation of national life insurance company defending claims pertaining to life insurance policies
- Frequent coverage advice and analysis to clients to assist in properly tendering claim to insurance carriers or contractors and obtaining appropriate defense and indemnity provided by contract or an insurance policy
Personal Injury
- Successful defense of innocent retailer in product liability lawsuit arising out of the death of a burn victim; after obtaining a favorable settlement for client, the manufacturer of the product was pursued and ultimately reimbursed client its settlement payment plus attorney’s fees
- Statewide representation of national retailer in nonsubscriber suits brought by employees claiming workplace injuries