Jason W. Alexander
Partner
1000 SW Broadway, Suite 1400
Portland, Oregon 97205
503.227.1111 Main
503.243.1623 Direct
Assistant: Gloria A. Lee: 503.243.1661 x 251
Practice Areas
Overview
Jason helps companies with their legal needs and disputes. His primary areas of practice include outside corporate counsel advice, construction, real estate, and creditor/debtor rights (including judgment enforcement). In addition, Jason has significant experience in all facets of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and trials.
Jason's business practice involves representing closely held companies on their legal matters. Such matters include:
- Corporate, partnership, and LLC Law
- Sales and leasing of real property
- Formation of new businesses
- Conflict resolution among owners
- Contract negotiation and drafting
- Entity maintenance and governance
- Secured loan transactions
- Creditor and debtor rights
Jason's litigation practice involves representing clients in mediation, arbitration, and court. He has been elected an Oregon Super Lawyer in the category of Business Litigation every year since 2010, with a top 50 list in 2012. His dispute resolution experience includes:
- Contract disputes
- Construction disputes
- Business torts (theft of trade secrets; wrongful interference, etc.)
- Lien/bond claims
- Impact/delay claims
- Entity ownership disputes (LLC members/corporate shareholders)
- Commercial lease disputes
- Judgment enforcement
Client Quotes:
"Jason Alexander is very responsive and is always efficient with his time."
"I have been working with Jason for over 20 years. I believe he looks out for our best interest."
"I have worked with Jason Alexander for a number of years and multiple companies; always appreciate his straightforward efficient approach."
"I am thankful for the partnership with Sussman Shank and how easy it was to work with you. Jason's no fluff directions were much appreciated."
Education
B.S., University of the Pacific, with an emphasis in Finance
J.D., Willamette University College of Law, with a minor in Alternative Dispute Resolution
Admitted to Practice
- Oregon State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Oregon
- Washington State Bar
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- Court of Federal Claims
Representative Matters
Business Litigation - Represented company owner in matter alleging violation of fiduciary duties of care and loyalty
- Represented international bank in financial fraud case
- Represented marketing company in contract dispute action against national auto dealer
- Represented national bank in fraudulent transfer action
- Frequently represents commercial landlords in lease enforcement matters
- Represented a client in which equitable liens were sought to secure payment of multiple loans
- Represented majority members of an LLC in action where minority members of an LLC sought dissolution of the LLC
- Represented regional company against claims alleging theft of trade secrets
- Frequently represents companies involved in contract disputes
- Frequently represents company owners in ownership disputes
- Frequently represents creditors enforcing judgments
Construction/Real Estate
- Represented a commercial contractor in a breach of contract and construction lien foreclosure matter. The matter involved a commercial property owner that claimed its agent did not have the authority to bind the owner to a contract. As a result of our representation, the client obtained an arbitration award for the full amount of the claim.
- Represented subcontractor in complex construction dispute involving numerous parties, large cost overruns, and delay damages
- Represented general contractor against a governmental agency involving scope of work and other contract interpretation disputes
- Represented an owner/developer against a general contractor and surety involving claims for breach of contract, fraud, and seeking surety's performance under the Performance Bond
- Frequently represents suppliers, subcontractors, and general contractors on construction lien, bond claim, and contract dispute matters
- Frequently represents contractors and suppliers in contract negotiation and drafting matters
- Represented state university in real estate dispute concerning whether conditions of Bargain and Sale Deed were satisfied
- Represented numerous companies in selling and buying real estate
General Business/Corporate
- Acts as general counsel and registered agent for numerous companies
- Represents numerous clients on general transactional work including sale transactions, secured loan transactions, and real estate matters
Honors
- Oregon Super Lawyers® 2010 - 2022
- Oregon Super Lawyers® Top 50 List 2012
- Oregon Super Lawyers® Rising Star 2008 - 2009
Professional Organizations
Certified Public Accountants (Joint) Committee, (2004-2005)
Business Litigation Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar (2016-Present)
Construction Section Executive Committee, Oregon State Bar (2005-2016 (President 2015))
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon State Bar Association
Construction Section
Litigation Section
Dispute Resolution Section
Real Estate Section
Washington State Bar Association
Litigation Section
Business and Corporate Law Section
Construction Section
Articles
Speaking Engagements
Suit Worthiness: To Sue or Not to Sue, Western Credit Conference (2019)
Oregon and Washington Lien Law (2016 - 2019)
News
Personal Interests
Jason enjoys spending time with his wife Heidi and their two young children, Tate and Maisie. He also enjoys running, skiing, music, reading, and most all sports.