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BACKGROUND: Jason was born in New Jersey and has lived in Florida since 1982. Jason received his Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Florida in 1990 and then went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law in 1993. In 1998, he moved to Tallahassee from Broward County, Florida. EXPERIENCE: Jason concentrates his practice in the areas of governmental affairs, litigation and administrative matters and regularly works with the executive branch agencies and the Legislature on behalf of his clients. Prior to joining GrayRobinson, Jason served as Special Counsel to the Florida House of Representatives. While at GrayRobinson, he has represented George W. Bush and Richard Cheney in the 2000 presidential election contest; the Florida House of Representatives in Redistricting; the Republican Party of Florida; and members of the Legislature in election law matters. In 2001, Jason was appointed by Governor Jeb Bush and Congressman Clay Shaw to the Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission. In 2005, Governor Bush appointed Jason to the Florida Sports Foundation. Significant reported cases include: Martinez v. Bush, 2002 WL 31740366 (S.D. Fla. 2002); Florida Senate v. Forman, 826 So.2d 279 (Fla. 2002); In re: Constitutionality of House Joint Resolution 1987, 817 So.2d 819 (Fla. 2002); Palm Beach County Canvassing Board v. Harris, 772 So.2d 1273 (Fla. 2000); Gore v. Harris, 2000 WL 1770257 (Fla. Cir. Ct. 2000); In re: Constitutionality of House Joint Resolution 25E, 863 So.2d 1176 (Fla. 2003)(NO.SC03-1912). EDUCATION: University of Florida, B.S.B.A. (1990) University of Florida, J.D. (1993) PROFESSIONAL: The Florida Bar United States District Court, Southern District of Florida CIVIC: Florida Counsel, Rudy Giuliani Presidential Campaign 2007-2008 Florida-Israel Institute, Advisory Committee Florida Sports Foundation, Board of Directors (2005-2007; appointed by Governor Jeb Bush) Florida Tax Watch, Board of Trustees (2004-2006) Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission (2001-2005; appointed by Governor Jeb Bush) Governor's Boards and Commissions Review Panel (1999-2000; appointed by Governor Jeb Bush) National Jewish Coalition, South Florida Chairman (1996-1998) Friends of Children, Board of Directors (1997-1998) Florida Blue Key.
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