Overview
Jason has 10+ years of experience as a lead lawyer who uses practical, data-driven, business-focused solutions, strategy development, and implementation in counseling privately held companies and large private equity platforms through complex business transactions.
Jason’s expertise includes leading client mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, sales through bankruptcy and out-of-court restructuring. Jason also advises clients and C-suite executives on a range of corporate matters. His experience spans numerous industries including manufacturing, healthcare, construction, food and restaurant, consumer services and products, industrial, energy, software, fire and life safety and technology.
*Matter handled prior to joining Benesch.
Experience
Represented a private equity fund in its acquisition of a landscaping company in Florida.
Represented a private equity fund in its acquisitions of youth gymnastics companies.
Represented a private equity fund in its acquisitions of pest-control companies.
Represented the Buyer in its acquisition of the equity of an HVAC company located in Georgia.
Represented a fire sprinkler company located in Albany, New York in its sale of equity to a publicly traded company.
Represented Buyer in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a heating and hvac company in Jacksonville, Florida.
Represented the buyer in its acquisition of the majority interest in a plumbing and HVAC repair and contracting company located in Tennessee.
Represented Arsenal Capital Partners in its purchase of real estate and substantially all of the assets of a business that sells induction heat treatment of iso-statically molded carbonous/graphitic raw materials.
Represented a distributer, importer and seller of cellular accessories, electronics, household, kitchen items, personal care products, toys, mobile lighting, and general merchandise company located in Illinois in its sale of equity to a private equity-backed buyer.
Represented Gridiron Capital, LLC in its growth investment in Legacy Service Partners, LLC, a leading provider of residential heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC), plumbing, and electrical services.
Represented a private equity fund in sale of a portfolio company’s U.S. assets and Philippine stock that provides shareholder communications services to publicly listed companies, including consulting, creative services, SEC Filing, document management technology, and more, to a strategic acquirer.
Represented a Cleveland, Ohio based private equity fund in its acquisitions of dining and nutrition services in healthcare communities in Arizona and Nebraska.
Represented a security installation company in its strategic acquisitions of assets of companies.*
Represented a multi-national inks and coatings manufacturer in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a large U.S. based inks and coatings manufacturer for $100 million.*
Represented an Ohio company in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a retail wine shop and drive-thru business.*
Represented a large manufacturer located in Kansas in the sale of certain assets to a strategic multinational company.*
Represented a large manufacturer located in Oklahoma in the sale of certain assets to current management.*
Represented a large manufacturer located in Tennessee in the sale of certain assets to a private equity backed company as part of an add-on acquisition.*
Represented Ricerca Biosciences, LLC in the sale of its chemical development division to a multi-national pharmaceutical and biotech company.*
Represented a professional employer organization in the sale of its stock to a strategic national PEO company.*
Represented an Ohio drug safety and metabolism, bioanalytical services and agrochemicals company in the sale of its units to a multi-national CRO and clinical trials management company.*
Represented a large manufacturer of agricultural baler twines and netwrap located in Minnesota in the sale of certain assets to a strategic multi-national company.*
Represented a California meat packing and distribution company in the sale of its assets to a public company.*
Represented a modular assembly, sequencing and supply chain company located in South Carolina in its sale of stock to a strategic buyer.*
Represented a company in the purchase of a Colorado company that is engaged in the business of providing multi-lingual product and service taxonomies.*
Represented multiple fire and life safety service companies located in Massachusetts and Georgia in their sale of stock to large strategic companies and private equity funds.*
Represented a synthetic fiber manufacturer, located in Kansas, in its equity sale to a strategic buyer.*
Represented a company in its acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a deli restaurant chain in Florida with more than 20 locations pursuant to a §363 sale out of bankruptcy.*
Represented a private equity fund in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of an upscale retail candy business with more than 60 locations in 27 states pursuant to a §363 sale out of bankruptcy.*
Represented Quaker Steak and Lube, owner, operator and franchisor of over 65 casual dining restaurants, in the sale of substantially all of its assets to a strategic public company buyer pursuant to a §363 sale out of bankruptcy.*
Represented the Assignee in its sale of virtual reality assets on Pier 39 in San Francisco via an assignment for the benefit of creditors.*
Represented a private equity fund in its purchase of e-commerce business assets of a menswear fashion brand via an assignment for the benefit of creditors.*
Represented a large pathology practice located in Missouri in the sale of substantially all of its assets to a publicly-traded laboratory company for $60 million.*
Represented a hospital-based pathology practice in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of another pathology practice.*
Represented a Pennsylvania substance abuse and drug rehabilitation center in its sale of stock to a public healthcare company.*
Represented an Ohio radiology company in the sale of its practice to a private equity backed buyer.*
Represented multiple California dermatology practices in the sale of their businesses to a private equity backed buyer.*
Represented a Midwestern dermatology and clinical trials practice group in the $33 million sale of its business to a private equity backed buyer.*
Acted as co-counsel to a West Coast dermatology group and counsel to the individual doctors in a $90 million recapitalization of its business.*
Represented multiple Florida dermatology practices in the sale of their businesses to a private equity backed buyer.*
Represented a large pathology practice located in Missouri in the sale of its long-term care division to a laboratory and radiology services company.*
Represented a Michigan dermatology, pathology and clinical trials group in the sale of its business to a private equity backed buyer.*
Represented a recovery center in New Mexico in its sale of assets to a specialty healthcare organization.*
Represented a large hospital system in Louisiana in the sale of its outreach business to a publicly-traded laboratory company for $80 million.*
Represented an Optometrist in the sale of his two locations in Georgia to a national optometry clinic.*
Represented a substance abuse recovery center in Maine in its sale of equity to a specialty healthcare organization.*
Represented a residential addiction treatment center, located in Georgia, in its sale of equity to a large national company.*
Represented a residential addiction treatment center, located in Texas, in its sale of equity to a private equity backed buyer.*
Represented a private equity fund in its purchase of assets of five companies, located in Washington, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts, that provide credit related services to mortgage lenders.*
Represented a California private equity fund in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of an upscale retail candy business with more than 60 locations in 27 states pursuant to a §363 sale out of
bankruptcy.*
Represented a Cleveland, Ohio based private equity fund in its acquisition of a Florida sports supplement company.*
Represented a California private equity fund in the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of a company located in Washington that provides continuing education services to dentists.*
Represented a private equity fund in its sale of a company that provides credit related services to mortgage lenders to a private equity fund for $320 million.*
Represented a California private equity fund in the platform acquisition of a Colorado-based fire protection services and fire safety systems company, as well as numerous add-on acquisitions in Texas, California, Colorado and Arizona.*
Represented a New York private equity fund in its acquisition of a distributor of corrugated products and packaging supplies in Florida.*
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Hobbies
Traveling, cars, and spending time with my wife and two kids.
Favorite Vacation
Bora Bora