Attorney Biography
Jake is a growth-minded attorney and MBA licensed in Colorado, Florida, & Ohio with more than 6 years of mixed-practice legal experience, the majority of which took place at one of the nation's largest law firms. Working on behalf of both Fortune 500 companies and nimble startups, Jake's eclectic legal practice includes significant experience in both the transactional and employment litigation arenas, allowing him to transcend common practice norms and boundaries. Jake’s employment practice consists of three core specialties: ?? litigation, including administrative defense and grievance response; ?? compliance, including audits, advice and counseling, and complex investigations; and ?? business support, including contract review, policy drafting, and transactional due diligence. Although Jake advises clients on all aspects of the employment relationship, Jake’s employment practice focuses heavily on trade secrets, restrictive covenants, independent contractor issues, leave laws, and discrimination. Jake is also passionate about personal finance, fintech, and the Blockchain, and is currently exploring the impact of these technologies on the traditional legal and employment landscapes.Jake's business background and Midwest roots growing up in a blue-collar family have also allowed him to advise on other legal issues impacting individuals and families, including trust and estate plans, tax and regulatory disputes, real estate transactions, small business issues, and residential construction and insurance projects.
