Jason focuses his practice on complex environmental and general business litigation matters on behalf of clients primarily in the chemical and manufacturing industries. His industry experience includes:
- Representing clients nationwide as plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile cost recovery and contribution actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
- Representing clients in managing complex Superfund (CERCLA) sites across the country, including working to secure cost-effective, creative and environmentally protective remedies through coordination with clients and technical consultants and negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state agencies.
- Defending clients in judicial and administrative environmental enforcement actions under the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
- Negotiating consent decrees and settlements with the Department of Justice (DOJ) and EPA.
In addition to traditional environmental matters, Jason represents clients in exposure and toxic tort lawsuits regarding alleged environmental contamination, including personal injury and property damage lawsuits.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- American Bar Association
- The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Law 360, Environmental Editorial Advisory Board, 2011-2012
- The Missouri Bar
- The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates, Environment Committee
Awards and Recognitions
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Corporate Achiever, 2007-2008
Civic Involvement
- St. Luke’s Life & Hope Fund, Board of Directors, 2011-2013; Golf Tournament, chair, 2013
Clerkships
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The Hon. Harriett O'Neill, Texas Supreme Court, 2000
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The Hon. G. Patrick Murphy, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois, 2001-2002