Top Rated International Attorney in Dallas, TX

Jeff is one of only eight lawyers in the state of Texas named to the 2019 Super Lawyers list in the International practice area. 2019 marks the seventh consecutive year he was selected (2013-2019). Jeff co-founded Ohashi & Horn LLP, a boutique firm with offices in Dallas, New York, and Tokyo, seventeen years ago after beginning his career as a top associate of Jackson Walker LLP, one of Texas' oldest law firms. Jeff's creativity and business acumen have made him a trusted adviser of numerous executives of international corporations, principals of prominent investment firms, and entrepreneurs. Jeff maintains an extremely diverse international practice that includes mergers and acquisitions, employment matters, commercial litigation, and intellectual property matters. Fluent in Japanese, Jeff has more than 20 years of experience related to Asia, including living in Japan for two years. He represents numerous well-known Japanese companies, Japanese governmental organizations, and U.S. companies with operations in Japan. Practicing in Dallas, New York, and Tokyo, Jeff has an uncommon perspective and understanding of the global business environment in which his clients operate.

Outside of his law practice, Jeff is a life-long competitive athlete and martial artist.  He is the founder and owner of Bushido Strength, a premier strength and conditioning facility in downtown Dallas that also houses Alex Martins Brazilian JiuJitsu Academy. A consummate JiuJitsu competitor (currently brown belt), Jeff is a two-time IBJJF World Master Champion, five-time Pan American Champion, four-time American National Champion, two-time Japanese National Champion, European Masters Champion, and Abu Dhabi Grand Slam LA Champion.  He has also won more than 30 additional gold medals at IBJJF International Opens (e.g., Dallas, Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Miami). The work ethic and iron will Jeff has developed through athletic and martial arts competition allow him to guide his clients through the challenges of today's business world and legal landscapes.