Jason A. Meisner
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Morristown, NJ
Selected to Rising Stars: 2010 - 2016
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Jason Meisner is a Partner with Donnelly Minter & Kelly, LLC. He focuses on commercial and professional liability defense litigation, serving as outside counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, estate & trusts litigation, and criminal defense matters.
Mr. Meisner’s professional liability practice focuses on defense of licensed professionals in cases of malpractice, ethics violations and licensure issues.
In connection with his commercial litigation practice and role as outside counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, Mr. Meisner is experienced in addressing the legal concerns that confront business owners such as the creation and negotiation of business critical contracts to consulting and developing operational and managerial strategies designed to avoid litigation. He counsels businesses of all sizes in connection with master service, technology and production/supply agreements, confidentiality and restrictive covenants, and nondisclosure and lease agreements and protects his clients’ interests in court or arbitration arising from such agreements when necessary. Mr. Meisner has regularly appeared before federal and state courts and agencies representing business clients against claims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge. He also assists clients in the development of hiring, termination, and work procedures and policies to help minimize their exposure to employment-related litigation. Additionally, Mr. Meisner has represented landlords (both commercial and residential) and commercial tenants in leasing disputes.
In addition, Mr. Meisner has experience in the areas of general defense litigation, trust & estate litigation and criminal defense.
A former assistant prosecutor in Morris County, NJ, Mr. Meisner held a clerkship with the Honorable Patrick L. Woodward, Circuit Court for Montgomery, MD (2000-2001).
Mr. Meisner was named to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers in 2021 in addition to being included on the NJ Rising Stars list each year from 2010 through 2016. The Super Lawyers and Rising Stars list, compiled by Thomson Reuters, identify attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for their professional accomplishments. Details on the methodology used for selection to these lists can be found on the Super Lawyers website. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey.
He also was included among the New Jersey Law Journal’s New Leaders of the Bar for 2012.
About Jason A. Meisner
First Admitted: 2000
Professional Webpage: https://dmklawgroup.com/jason-a-meisner/
Pro bono/Community Service
- Honoree, Dress for Success Northern NJ - 10 Counties 20th Anniversary (2018) Jason was named an honoree for the contributions he has made to the incredible growth of the organization and the impact it has had on so many lives over the past 20 years. Jason has been an integral part of the success of the organization and dedicated much time, energy, and financial support. He was a member of the Board of Directors from 2008-2010, and provided assistance to the Board’s Legal Advisor from 2010-2015, he then became Legal Advisor to the Board in 2015, a position he still holds today.
Educational Background
- The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, J.D., 2000
- The George Washington University (B.A.), 1997
Bar/Professional Activity
- State of New Jersey, 2002
- District of Columbia, 2002
- State of Maryland, 2000
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, 2002
- United States District Court for the District of Maryland, 2000
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Speaker, "I can Get Sued for That? Legal Pitfalls of Marketing in a Digital Age and How Best to Avoid Them," Morris County Chamber of Commerce's DigiCON 2019, Speaker, I can Get Sued for That? Legal Pitfalls of Marketing in a Digital Age and How Best to Avoid Them, Morris County Chamber of Commerce - DigiCON 2019, Law, 2019
- Speaker, Leading Women Entrepreneurs Academy Masterclass Workshop, June 15, 2018, Speaker, Academy Masterclass Workshop, Leading Women Entrepreneurs , Business, 2018
- Speaker, "Protecting Your Assets," Leading Women Entrepreneurs (November 6, 2018), Speaker, Protecting Your Assets, Leading Women Entrepreneurs, Legal, 2019
- Speaker and Host, VIP Exchange Networking Event, B.I.G. (Believe Inspire Grow) - October 2, 2018, Speaker and Host, VIP Exchange Networking Event, B.I.G. (Believe Inspire Grow), 2018
Honors/Awards
- Selected to the list of New Jersey Super Lawyers for 2021., New Jersey Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2021
- Morris County's Top Lawyers for 2020, Morris County's Top Lawyers, Morris/Essex Health and Life, 2020
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2016
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2015
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2014
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2013
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2012
- New Jersey Law Journal, “New Leaders of the Bar” for 2012, New Leaders of the Bar, New Jersey Law Journal, 2012
- New Jersey Rising Stars, New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2011
- New Jersey Rising Stars , New Jersey Rising Stars, Thomson Reuters, 2010
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022