As a proven advocate, formidable litigator, and dedicated service provider, Jason Manekas solves problems for individuals and businesses of all sizes faced with complex commercial, business, and real estate disputes and litigation. In addition to his legal acumen and smart judgement, Jason’s background in business operations and strategy give him unique insight into specific client needs that result in practical advice while safeguarding their bottom line and achieving their individualized objectives.
Jason’s innate ability to analyze complex scenarios, coupled with aggressive case management abilities, consistently supports favorable outcomes that conserve client time and resources. Jason is experienced in resolving litigation – both in and out of court – that ranges from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars in value, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, zoning appeals, and shareholder, derivative, and class actions, as well as matters relating to loan servicing and foreclosure. He is particularly skilled in resolving difficult title insurance claims and litigation. By listening to clients and understanding the underlying financial and motivational drivers inherent in a given matter, Jason devises bigger picture strategy and key tactical advantages that support each client’s endgame.
Jason’s practice includes a deep bench of trial and appellate acuity. He has established favorable legal precedent on several occasions before Massachusetts’ highest court and successfully advocated before the NH Supreme Court, MA Supreme Judicial Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. However, Jason believes that litigation is not about the fight, but rather the solution – and believes in mitigating problems and disputes all together through pre-litigation counseling and customized client best practices.
With a reputation for being straight-forward and bottom-line oriented, Jason is candid about each client’s chances for success and specific paths to resolution. He is skilled in processing and synthesizing copious amounts of information and electronic and other discovery. Jason has proven time and again his good judgement when mining information and identifying core issues and the most persuasive talking points and legal arguments that reflect his client’s strengths going forward. A fearless decision-maker who is determined to prevail, Jason works with clients to make smart decisions grounded in sound legal theory and practical business objectives. Jason is also a bold negotiator who leverages opposing counsel’s limitations, time constraints, and other weaknesses. He is an engaging, charismatic, and precision communicator who can establish immediate dialogue and rapport in the face of serious acrimony and disparity.
An active member of the firm’s Executive Board, Jason is a natural leader who values team play and collaboration, as well as people and their distinct contributions to serving firm clients. Jason is fair, trust-worthy, and hard-working – he considers the needs of clients and colleagues alike before his own. As a result, it is no surprise Jason was listed among the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Rising Stars Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers and is also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review.
Bernkopf Goodman LLP Executive Committee, Member
As a proven advocate, formidable litigator, and dedicated service provider, Jason Manekas solves problems for individuals and businesses of all sizes faced with complex commercial, business, and real estate disputes and litigation. In addition to his legal acumen and smart judgement, Jason’s background in business operations and strategy give him unique insight into specific client needs that result in practical advice while safeguarding their bottom line and achieving their individualized objectives.
Jason’s innate ability to analyze complex scenarios, coupled with aggressive case management abilities, consistently supports favorable outcomes that conserve client time and resources. Jason is experienced in resolving litigation – both in and out of court – that ranges from millions to hundreds of millions of dollars in value, including breach of fiduciary duty claims, contract disputes, landlord/tenant disputes, zoning appeals, and shareholder, derivative, and class actions, as well as matters relating to loan servicing and foreclosure. He is particularly skilled in resolving difficult title insurance claims and litigation. By listening to clients and understanding the underlying financial and motivational drivers inherent in a given matter, Jason devises bigger picture strategy and key tactical advantages that support each client’s endgame.
Jason’s practice includes a deep bench of trial and appellate acuity. He has established favorable legal precedent on several occasions before Massachusetts’ highest court and successfully advocated before the NH Supreme Court, MA Supreme Judicial Court, and U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. However, Jason believes that litigation is not about the fight, but rather the solution – and believes in mitigating problems and disputes all together through pre-litigation counseling and customized client best practices.
With a reputation for being straight-forward and bottom-line oriented, Jason is candid about each client’s chances for success and specific paths to resolution. He is skilled in processing and synthesizing copious amounts of information and electronic and other discovery. Jason has proven time and again his good judgement when mining information and identifying core issues and the most persuasive talking points and legal arguments that reflect his client’s strengths going forward. A fearless decision-maker who is determined to prevail, Jason works with clients to make smart decisions grounded in sound legal theory and practical business objectives. Jason is also a bold negotiator who leverages opposing counsel’s limitations, time constraints, and other weaknesses. He is an engaging, charismatic, and precision communicator who can establish immediate dialogue and rapport in the face of serious acrimony and disparity.
An active member of the firm’s Executive Board, Jason is a natural leader who values team play and collaboration, as well as people and their distinct contributions to serving firm clients. Jason is fair, trust-worthy, and hard-working – he considers the needs of clients and colleagues alike before his own. As a result, it is no surprise Jason was listed among the 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 Rising Stars Edition of Massachusetts Super Lawyers and is also AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell Peer Review.
Bernkopf Goodman LLP Executive Committee, Member