Partner
Jason H. Klein
Contact
Location
1805 Shea Center Drive
Suite 200
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
P (720) 479-2500
F (303) 471-1855
1501 S. Church Avenue
Suite 200
Tampa, FL 33629
P (813) 422-6910
F (813) 425-6983
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Bio
Jason Klein is the managing partner of WSHB’s Denver office and a partner in the firm’s Tampa office. Jason is an experienced trial lawyer whose practice is dedicated to complex civil litigation in the areas of commercial business litigation, the representation of financial institutions, employment litigation and wrongful termination defense matters, Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) claims and compliance, as well as construction defect, transportation, professional liability and complex general liability litigation. Jason has represented international, national, and regional corporations, carriers, and businesses (including Fortune 500 companies) and individuals in both state and federal courts in Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri and Wyoming. He has extensive experience representing clients in breach of contract disputes, creditors-debtors’ rights actions, as well as experience in construction defect litigation for national homebuilders, contractors, developers, and other construction-related professionals, as well as copyright and trademark infringement litigation.
In addition, Jason assists our national insurance coverage practice by advising and representing domestic and international insurers on first-party property (Homeowner’s and Commercial), commercial general liability, construction defect, and professional errors and omission claims. Jason has successfully litigated a wide variety of first-party and third-party insurance cases, including the interpretation of policy provisions and exclusions.
Jason was in-house counsel in Resort Management for Wyndham Vacation Ownership, Inc. While at Wyndham, he negotiated, drafted, reviewed and analyzed complex commercial agreements and contracts, including detailed commercial leases, vendor contracts and purchase agreements, as well as participated in drafting the company’s ADA internal operating plan to address key issues presented under the ADA at Wyndham’s vacation resorts throughout the United States. In addition, Jason has also represented commercial and residential borrowers in foreclosure and receivership actions, as well as complex loan workouts. He is AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been selected for inclusion into Florida Trend’s “Florida Legal Elite.” Jason is also a regular presenter on trial and litigation strategy.
Education
University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 2001)
The University of Kansas (B.A., 1997)
Licensed to Practice in:
Colorado
Florida
Kansas
Missouri
Wyoming
Practice Areas
- Prosecution and defense of Fortune 500 companies and regional businesses in breach of contract, fraud, and other business tort claims.
- Negotiation and drafting of contracts and other commercial agreements, including construction contracts, non-disclosure and non-compete agreements, and employment contracts.
- Coordination of risk management activities.
- Defense of businesses against claims made under Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, including defense of water treatment company in Florida class action lawsuit.
- Representation of corporate borrowers/debtors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and bankruptcy related litigation (including, assignment for the benefit of creditors and adversary proceedings).
- Counsel clients on complex contract dispute issues.
- Defense of developers, general contractors, construction managers and design professionals in litigation involving commercial and residential properties, including construction defect litigation.
- Defense of property owners, developers, contractors, and subcontractors against claims arising from commercial and residential construction sites, including water intrusion and mold cases.
- Prosecution and defense of developers against claims of fraud and negligent misrepresentation.
- Prosecution and defense of claims for damages due to delays in construction.
- Prosecution and defense of claims for indemnification and breach of contract.
- Represents several different types of clients in D&O defense matters, including but not limited to assisting management companies, developers, owners, and association groups with their legal challenges.
- Defense of large retailers and businesses in ADA compliance issues.
- Advise employers on best practices and management strategies to avoid claims.
- Defense of employers in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
- Defense of employers in Title I claims brought under the ADA.
- Defense of employers in harassment, discrimination, and retaliation claims.
- Advises employers on all aspects of responding to wage and hour audits conducted by the Department of Labor and similar state agencies, as well as conducting self-audits to ensure proactive compliance.
- Represents employers in response to NLRB complaints of unfair labor practices under the National Labor Relations Act, which applies to all workplaces regardless of union representation.
- Representation of businesses in cases involving allegations of copyright infringement and violations of the Lanham Act in State and Federal court.
- Counsel clients on confidentiality, non-competition, and employment contracts.
- Defense of famed Hollywood director against allegations of trademark confusion/infringement.
- Defense of professional liability claims against engineers, design professionals, insurance agents and brokers, real estate agents, and miscellaneous professionals.
- Represent national trucking/transportation carriers in catastrophic fatalities in Florida, Kansas, and Missouri – including jury trials in Kansas and Missouri.
Publications
Trial & Appellate Results
Becky McCray v. Lockheed Martin Corporation, 2020 WL 495376 (D. Colo. 2020) (slip copy) (successfully obtained dismissal with prejudice, and defeated motion for remand, of civil action involving application of Colorado’s Dram Shop Act)
Brian Shutts v. Precision Assessment Technology Corporation, 2009 WL 960103 (M.D. Fla. 2009) (successfully defeated motion to dismiss and/or stay and alternative motion to transfer case from Florida to Vancouver, British Columbia, in a matter involving a breach of a Canadian share purchase agreement)
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Events, Seminars & Presentations
The Fine Line Between Icky and Ethical: 9 Steps in Ethical Decision Making, RISE (Rising Insurance Star Executives) Webinar, August 19, 2021
Communication is the Key: So Why Are We So Bad At It?, CLM Annual Conference, August 13, 2021
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Community Activities
Guardian ad Litem, Orange County Bar Association Legal Aid
Board of Directors, Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Florida, 2006 – 2013
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Memberships
Member, Business Law Section, The Florida Bar
Member, Labor & Employment Section of Hillsborough County Bar Association
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Awards & Accomplishments
AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell
Florida Trend’s Legal Elite, 2016