$ 350-400 per hour
Jason M Massaro
also known as The Massaro Legal Group, LLC
About Jason
Biography
Jason M. Massaro is the owner of The Massaro Legal Group in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he focuses his practice primarily on complex business, commercial, contract, and real estate litigation. His experience ranges from counseling individuals as well as businesses of all sizes ranging from small to Fortunees in a variety of matters including litigation, contract issues, real estate matters, closely-held and minority shareholder disputes, Limited Liability Company (LLC) and partnership disputes, negotiations, corporate and partnership structuring, and corporate compliance. These litigations vary but often involve claims pertaining to trade secret violations, fraud, securities act violations, fiduciary duty, and real estate disputes.
Jason has been in practice for over 26 years and is consistently recognized for both his legal ability and ethics. He has earned an AV® Distinguished™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, is a Super Lawyer Top Rated Business Litigation Lawyer, is a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, and is also listed as one of Indiana's Top Rated Lawyers.
Jason is also active in various Indiana bar associations acting as a former Executive Committee Member of the Defense Counsel of Indiana (DTCI), current Executive Committee Member for both the Litigation Section and the Business Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA), and past Chair of the ISBA’s GP, Solo, and Small Firm Section. Jason has also served as past Chair of the Litigation Section of the ISBA, past Chair of the Business Litigation Section of DTCI, past Chair of the Trial Tactics Section of DTCI, and a Master in the Indianapolis American Inn of Court.
Jason received his B.S, with distinction, in Economics from the Krannert School of Management at Purdue University and his J.D., magna cum laude, from Valparaiso University School of Law.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Indiana for 29 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1996
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The Massaro Legal Group, LLC
2050 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46240
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Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2012 | Business
As a client, Jason made it seem that my best interests were all that mattered.
Jason was initially retained to formulate a new business entity for myself so that I could further develop and grow in my professional field. That meant the development of business plans, agreements, and other contracts. As time passed, other personal needs of mine arose, which included more complex ...
Jason M Massaro's Lawyer Endorsements
"If you want to know how good a lawyer is, how well they know the law, just look at their client and attorney endorsements and recommendations, the articles they have written, the cases they have handled, the ratings they have earned, their web site too. And when you do that, you will see what I saw, that attorney Massaro is knows the law extremely well and cares about making it work right for people and businesses alike. He knows the courtroom too, and that's exactly what a litigator needs to know in order to make Justice work right. If his office is anywhere near you, I recommend him to you."
"Jason is a superb lawyer who has many years of experience in business litigation. He is ethical, hardworking and always well prepared. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jay for approximately 20 years. During that time, I have personally witnessed his tireless efforts to analyze and understand a problem. In addition, I have referred client to Jay who have reported back favorable experiences. Jay pairs boutique experience and skills with small firm service."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2018
Super Lawyer Top Rated Business Litigation Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Indiana's Top Rated Lawyers, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2018
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2017
Super Lawyer Top Rated Business Litigation Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Indiana's Top Rated Lawyers, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2017
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2016
Super Lawyer Top Rated Business Litigation Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Indiana's Top Rated Lawyers, Indianapolis Monthly Magazine
2016
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2013
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2012
AV Distinguished Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2012
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
One of Indiana'sTop Young Attorneys, Supers Lawyers
2009
Rising Star, Civil Litgation, Super Lawyers
2008
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
BV Distinguished Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Valparaiso University School of Law
1993
Honors Economics Program, Gradauation with Distinction, Purdue University- Karnnert School of Management
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Owner, The Massaro Legal Group, LLC
2010 - 2011
Managing Partner, Massaro & Ciobanu, LLP
2006 - 2009
Attorney, Tabbert Hahn Earnest & Weddle LLP
1996 - 2006
Partner, Singleton, Crist, Austgen & Sears LLP
Associations
2014 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member, Business Law Section
2013 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationExecutive Committee Member, Litigation Section
2013 - Present
Defense Trial Counsel of IndianaExecutive Committee Member
2006 - Present
Indianapolis Bar AssociationAttorney Member
1996 - Present
Defense Trial Counsel Of IndianaAttorney Member
1996 - Present
Indiana State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2018 - 2019
Defense Trial Counsel of IndianaVice-Chair, Business Litigation Section
2014 - 2015
Defense Trial Counsel of IndianaChair, Business Litigation Section
2014 - 2016
Indianapolis American Inn of CourtBarrister
2014 - 2015
Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation SectionChair, Litigation Section
2012 - 2016
Fishers IN RotaryMember
2012 - 2014
Indianapolis American Inn of CourtMaster
2012 - 2014
Indiana State Bar AssociationSecretary/Treasurer, Litigation Section
2011 - 2012
Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation SectionCouncil Member At-Large
2011 - 2014
Defense Trial Counsel of IndianaChair, Trial Tactics Section
2011 - 2012
Indianapolis American Inn of CourtAssociate
2010 - 2011
Indianapolis Bar Association, Ask a Lawyer ProgramVolunteer Attorney
2008 - 2010
Habitat for HumanityChair of Resource Development
1996 - 2008
American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Lake Cent. School Corp. v. Hawk Dev. Corp., 812 N.E.2d 797 (Ind. 2004), (Dec. without published opinion).
Jet Credit Union v. Loudermilk, 879 N.E.2d 594 (Ind. App. 2008).
Lake Cent. School Corp. v. Hawk Dev. Corp., 793 N.E.2d 1080 (Ind. App. 2003).
Sequa Coatings Corp. v. N. Ind. Commuter Transp. Dist., 800 N.E.2d 926 (Ind. App. 2003).
Sequa Coatings Corp. v. N. Ind. Commuter Transp. Dist., 796 N.E.2d 1216 (Ind. App. 2003).
Ind. Ins. Co. v. Am. Cmty. Servs., 768 N.E.2d 1929 (Ind. App. 2002).
Lake Cent. School Corp. v. Scartozzi, 759 N.E.2d 1185 (Ind. App. 2001).
Ind. Ins. Co. v. Am. Community Servs., 718 N.E.2d 1147 (Ind. App. 1999).
Education
1996
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Purdue University- Krannert School of Management
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2016
National Business Institute
"Landlord Tenant Law: Lease Agreements, Defaults, & Collections"
2016
Indianapolis American Inn of Court
"March Madness Constitutional Bracket Challenge"
2015
Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Section
“What’s the Answer? Perspectives from Those Who Negotiate, Litigate & Decide,”
2014
National Business Institute
"Commercial and Residential Leasing Laws"
2014
Longhorn Investment Podcast
"Commercial Leasing Issues, Updates, and Hot Topics"
2014
Indianapolis American Inn of Court
"A Retrospective of the Civil Rights Act of 1964"
2014
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Annual Meeting
"Maximizing Technology in the Courtroom-Effective Advocacy Through Technology"
2014
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Annual Meeting
"Technology in the Courtroom; E-Discovery and Beyond"
2013
Tech Symposium
"Tech Summit"
2012
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Annual Meeting
"Mock Trial Methodology of Direct and Cross Examinations with Professional Jury Consultant Analysis"
2011
Johnson County Real Estate Investors Association
"Real Estate Law Developments and Updates"
2011
Indianapolis American Inn of Court
"Tweet This: Social Media and the Practice of Law"
2011
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Judge, Moot Court Competition
2011
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana Annual Meeting
"Live Voir Dire and Opening Remarks"
2011
Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana
"Trial and Litigation Tactics, Rolling Out the Red Carpet"
2010
Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
Judge, Moot Court Competition
2006
Notre Dame Law School
Judge, Mock Trial Competition
2005
Notre Dame Law School
Judge, Mock Trial Competition
2004
Notre Dame Law School
Judge, Mock Trial Competition
Publications
2018
Res Gestae, Volume 61, No. 9, May 2018
"Are your basics covered?"
2018
Indiana Lawyer, February 21, 2018
"Lasting lesson: Service is not quantified by money or time"
2017
Indiana Lawyer, February 22, 2017
"I'm prepared for life's emergencies, but are you?"
2016
Indiana Lawyer, August 24, 2016
"Indiana's Uniform Security Act: An Introduction"
2016
Indiana Lawyer, February 24, 2016
"Rights of refusal and ‘cooling-off periods'"
2015
Indiana Lawyer, January 28, 2015
"Remembering my time with popcorn and lost traditions"
2014
Indiana Lawyer, August 13, 2014
"The Sleeping Giant: Indiana's Deceptive Consumer Sales Act"
2013
Indiana Lawyer, August 14, 2013
"He's No Creditor of Mine: Charging Orders, Outsider-Reverse Piercing, and LLCs"
2012
Indiana Lawyer, Vol. 23, No. 12, p. 28, Aug. 15,2012
"Representing Minority Shareholder: Indiana’s Corporations Law And Judicial Order of Inspection"
2011
Indiana Lawyer, Vol. 22, No. 12, p. 19, Aug 17, 2011
"Defensive Litigation: Essential Steps to Corporate Protection"
2010
Indiana Lawyer, Vol. 21, No. 3, p. 6, April 14, 2010
"Renovators Beware: The Labyrinth of the EPA's Lead-Based Paint Renovation Act"
2009
Indiana Lawyer, Vol. 20, No. 12, p. 19, 2009
"Avoiding the Consequences of Spoliation in E-Discovery"
2008
Indiana Civil Litigation Review, Vol. 5, No. 1, p. 39, 2008
"Contractual Business Litigation Disputes: A Defensive Analysis"
Languages
English