Jason M Massaro

Jason M Massaro

also known as The Massaro Legal Group, LLC

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Litigation Lawyer at Indianapolis, IN
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Real Estate

2050 E. 96th Street, Indianapolis, IN

About Jason

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 80%

If you have issues with someone and want to sue, you will need a litigation lawyer. Litigation lawyers specialize in the litigation process and understand all of the ins and outs of the courtroom. A litigation lawyer can also help you decide whether your case is appropriate for a lawsuit, or if it might be better handled through the mediation or arbitration process.

30 years

80%
Business 10%

If you want to start, manage, transfer, or exit a business, you may benefit from a business attorney's services. Business attorneys specialize in many different industries and professional fields. Depending on your business and activities, you may need one or more type of business attorney.

30 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

Real Estate law and litigation is a complex arena that requires the skill of a learned practitioner. The stakes are high in real estate transfers and a qualified attorney is a must have to successfully navigating this arena.

30 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Indiana for 29 years

State: Indiana

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

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 ...litigation matters involving banking, financing, and real estate issues. All of those needs were met with the utmost of professionalism and persistence to achieve the desired goal. Jason is someone I trust implicitly with all of my business and personal matters. However, something that struck me the most, was Jason's ability to use the law to achieve a just result as opposed to ever lowering himself to tactics which would compromise his integrity and ethical standards. His stance on these issues made me trust him even more.

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Jason M Massaro's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Burdge

Litigation lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Linda Havel

Business lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jeffrey Rocker

Litigation lawyer | Jan 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Michael Smith

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Linda Havel

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Jeffrey Rocker

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Association

Executive Committee Member, Business Law Section

2013 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Executive Committee Member, Litigation Section

2013 - Present

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Executive Committee Member

2006 - Present

Indianapolis Bar Association

Attorney Member

1996 - Present

Defense Trial Counsel Of Indiana

Attorney Member

1996 - Present

Indiana State Bar Association

Attorney Member

2018 - 2019

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Vice-Chair, Business Litigation Section

2014 - 2015

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Chair, Business Litigation Section

2014 - 2016

Indianapolis American Inn of Court

Barrister

2014 - 2015

Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Chair, Litigation Section

2012 - 2016

Fishers IN Rotary

Member

2012 - 2014

Indianapolis American Inn of Court

Master

2012 - 2014

Indiana State Bar Association

Secretary/Treasurer, Litigation Section

2011 - 2012

Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Council Member At-Large

2011 - 2014

Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana

Chair, Trial Tactics Section

2011 - 2012

Indianapolis American Inn of Court

Associate

2010 - 2011

Indianapolis Bar Association, Ask a Lawyer Program

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - 2010

Habitat for Humanity

Chair of Resource Development

1996 - 2008

American Bar Association

Attorney 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).

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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

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

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

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