Jason is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in labor and employment law. Employers turn to Jason for his experience handling a broad range of employment disputes, including discrimination and retaliation actions, wage and hour litigation, restrictive covenant and trade secret claims, and other employment litigation.
Known for giving practical and prompt legal advice, Jason regularly advises clients regarding compliance with employment laws, including Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various other federal and state laws, as well as on general employment matters, such as hiring, firing, performance appraisals, managing employees, and workplace investigations.
A management-side labor and employment lawyer, Jason assists clients in developing and preparing employment and independent contractor agreements, restrictive covenant agreements, severance agreements, employment policies, and employee handbooks. Jason also regularly conducts manager and employee training. Jason has authored numerous employment law articles and is a frequent lecturer on a variety of employment topics.
Outside the legal realm, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, playing sports, fishing, and cheering for the Florida Gators.
Education
J.D., cum laude, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2003
B.S.B.A., cum laude, University of Florida, 2000
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Leadership Sarasota, Class of 2014
- Sarasota County Bar Association, Member
- Temple Sinai, Board of Trustees
Honors
- SRQ Magazine: Elite Top Attorneys, Labor And Employment, 2020-2022
- Florida Super Lawyer by Super Lawyers magazine, 2017-2024
- Florida Legal Elite by Florida Trend magazine, 2016
- Florida Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine, 2010-2013
Representative Matters
- Summary judgment for employer defending against age and disability discrimination claims by former employee.
- Successfully represented employer in complex trade secrets action against former employee.
- Obtained dismissal of retaliation, disability discrimination, FMLA, and FLSA claims brought by former employee.
- Resolution and favorable outcome for client in complex breach of contract action.
- Successful representation in non-compete lawsuit seeking injunction and damages.