Biography
Jason concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate and general corporate law. He adds value by being a creative problem solver and an effective deal leader.
He has tremendous experience in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including the acquisition, development, leasing, financing, and disposition of industrial, multifamily, office, and retail property. He has represented closely-held entities, real estate developers, corporations, and investment groups. His real estate practice has included a wide range of projects, including urban development, build-to-rent communities, corporate leasing, ground leases, master leases, government entities, real estate related to mergers and acquisitions/portfolios, and joint ventures.
He also has a background as an owner and operator in residential real estate, and is a licensed Pennsylvania Broker of Record.
Jason’s corporate law practice focuses on providing general counsel services and strategic advice to a wide range of businesses, ranging from multi-generational family businesses to private equity funds. He advises companies on both day-to-day and complex matters. Previously, Jason was a partner at a large, international law firm.
Clerkships
- Law Clerk to Chief Judge Gary L. Lancaster (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania)
- Law Clerk to Chief Judge Sean J. McLaughlin (U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania)
Licensed In
- Florida
- New York
- Pennsylvania
Education
- J.D. Emory University School of Law
- LL. M. New York University School of Law
- MBA Emory University
- B.A. The George Washington University
Achievements
- The Best Lawyers in America®, Real Estate Law (2024-Present)
- 40 Under 40 Honoree, Pittsburgh Magazine (2023)
Speaking Engagements
- “Creating Additional Value From Real Estate Assets as a Response to Changing Business Needs: Strategies and Examples,” Association of Corporate Counsel, Western PA Chapter, CLE Program (July 2021)
- Co-Presenter, “DOMA, Detroit, and Bankruptcy: A Panel Discussion on the Recent and Major Developments in Bankruptcy Law and How They Can Affect Your Practice,” American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Spring Conference (May 17, 2014)
Publications
- “Due Diligence Deluge: How the PA Flood Plain Management Act Can Sink a Development,” ACBA Lawyers Journal (Focus on Real Property), (January 5, 2018); republished in At Issue, Pennsylvania Bar Association, (June 2018)
- “DOMA Ruling Fails to Provide Clarity for Bankruptcy Law Cases,” At Issue, Pennsylvania Bar Association, pp. 12–13 (2014)