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Jason is a self-starting, go-getting lawyer who takes a pragmatic approach to helping his clients. He co-founded Fortify Law because he was not satisfied with the traditional approach to providing legal services. He firmly believes that legal costs should be predictable, transparent, and value-driven.
Jason’s entrepreneurial mindset enables him to better understand his clients’ needs. His first taste of entrepreneurship came from his childhood. As a kid, he helped manage his family’s small free-range cattle farm. Every morning before school, he would deliver bales of hay (that he and his family had harvested in the summer) to a herd of over 50 hungry cows. In addition, he was responsible for sweeping "the shop" at his parent's 40-employee HVAC business.
Before becoming a lawyer, he clerked at the Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic where he handled a diverse range of legal issues including, establishing new business, registering trademarks and drafting contracts. He also spent time working with the in-house team at Adidas where, among other things, he reviewed and negotiated complex agreements and created training materials for employees. Most recently, he worked with Meriwether Group, a business consulting firm focused on accelerating the growth of “disruptive” consumer brands.
These experiences enable Jason to understand the unique legal hurdles that can threaten a business. He is driven to help his clients implement preventative policies that will allow them to avoid dangerous pitfalls that could sink their businesses.
Jason's practice focuses on Business Law, including:
In his free time, Jason is an adventure junkie and gearhead. He especially enjoys backpacking, kayaking, and snowboarding. He is also a technology enthusiast, a craft beer connoisseur, and avid soccer player.
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Posted by anonymous | June 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I had two issues that needed to resolved, one was business related and the other had to do with a fraudulent collection issue. Jason handled both of them quickly and professionally. I have dealt with a number of attorneys throughout my career and have to say Jason was one of the best. I highly rec...
Posted by Laura | February 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jason wrote a simple privacy statement for my website. He was easy to work with and kept things simple. I appreciated his approach.
Posted by Ian | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Jason was able to quickly grasp the facets of my legal questions, and he dispensed advice and documentation in line with my expectations. Jason was especially talented at effectively communicating to me the legal context of my case, leaving me confident that I had a full understanding of my situation...
Posted by Gerry | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
My wife and I were starting two businesses; one jointly with a third party and one as a single proprietor. Jason clearly explained all of the different corporation classes, advised the best path given our business plans, and initiated all of the filing paperwork for each business. Very fast and ver...
Posted by Julie | February 8, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I started my business as a simple sole proprietorship. Once I reached a certain level, I realized I needed to take additional precautions and set up the company as an LLC or S-corp. The problem was all of the information I found online was confusing and often contradictory. What's worse, when I start...
Thank you so much Julie. It was a pleasure working with you!
"Jason's amazing! He is bright, passionate, kind, and hard-working. These qualities combined with his innate ability to efficiently and effectively practice business law make him an unstoppable force and powerful attorney for his clients. Can't go wrong in choosing Jason as your lawyer!"
"Jason is a brilliant and inspiring attorney. He is a joy to work with and always has a positive outlook, regardless of how difficult a situation might appear."
"Whether it is negotiating a contract, organizing a business, or consulting on tough corporate issues, Jason will always be one of the first attorneys I call when I have a question about business law. I would confidently recommend Jason to anyone seeking a hardworking and knowledgable attorney to handle their business needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jason is more than competent to provide candid and effective counsel in advising business."
"Jason is incredibly smart and dedicated to his clients. I would never have agreed to start a practice with him if I didn't believe that."
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2014
Best Oral Advocate, Lewis & Clark Law School
2016 - Present
Partner, StaTerra Law
2015 - 2016
Legal Specialist, Networked Energy Services Corp.
2015 - 2016
Consultant, Meriwether Group
2015 - 2016
Legal Intern, Adidas, Inc.
2014 - 2015
Law Clerk, Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic
2011 - 2013
Veterans' Service Representative, U.S Department of Veterans Affairs
2009 - 2009
Internal Trade Intern, Washington State Department of Commerce
2016 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
2016 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Business Law SectionMember
2016 - Present
Oregon State Bar, Sole and Small Firm Practitioners SectionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2016
JD - Juris Doctor
2011
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Protecting Your Intellectual Property
2016
English
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