Jason M. Ross
SUMMARY
Jason is a shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm and is a member of the Business Division. He has a general practice in, but not limited to, commercial transactions, mergers and acquisitions and distribution and franchise law. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced law in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at an Am Law 50 firm, where he had a similar practice.
Jason advises on a full spectrum of commercial and
corporate matters affecting businesses. Commercial matters include
purchase and sale of goods and services, licensing,
joint ventures, commercial agency, product distribution and
franchise. These commercial matters are frequently cross-border in
nature. He routinely provides advice on corporate matters such
as formation, acquisition, disposition and financing of private
companies.
Jason is active in Lex Mundi,
an international association of independent law firms, and works to
develop relationships with legal professionals outside the United States
to assist clients with cross-border transactions and international
trade matters.
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
His clients include franchisors, manufacturers,
and vendors of a diverse array of goods and services, including food
items, packaging materials, telecommunications services, agricultural
products, and engine parts. Jason counsels franchisors on registration,
disclosure, termination and other general business and legal needs. He
assists clients with general commercial matters such as supply
agreements, sales representation agreements, licensing agreements,
distribution agreements and terms and conditions of sale.
He also
counsels clients on the termination of distribution and sales
representation arrangements. Jason has advised clients in acquisition
transactions and joint ventures in a variety of industries, including
telecommunications, medical equipment, bio-technology and traditional
manufacturing.
SEMINARS, LECTURES, AND PUBLICATIONS
Jason has written on trade regulation matters such as franchising, financial privacy and internet advertising. He has held presentations concerning cross-border transactions, the use of standard form contracts for business and other topics for businesses.
OF NOTE
Jason lived in Germany while he participated in the Congress-Bundestag Exchange Program and speaks German proficiently.
COMMUNITY
Jason currently serves as a director and executive committee member for the Iowa International Center. He is also an area representative for YFU International Exchange and a member of the International Traders of Iowa.
PERSONAL
Outside of work, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and skiing.
Memberships
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American Bar Association
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Iowa State Bar Association
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Wisconsin State Bar Association
Alma Maters
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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995
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University of Iowa College of Law, 1999
Bar Admissions
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Illinois, 2000
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Iowa, 2003
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Wisconsin, 1999
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