Jake represents clients in highly complex litigation in state and federal court, with an emphasis on insurance coverage and antitrust litigation.
A commercial litigator whose practice includes breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, professional malpractice, and other general business disputes, Jake has particular experience with insurance and antitrust lawsuits. His insurance work includes pre-litigation coverage assessment, claim analysis, and all stages of litigation over multimillion-dollar coverage disputes. His insurance matters involve complex investigations of underlying facts, policy language, regulations, and case law. He has a gift for synthesizing massive amounts of information into persuasive arguments.
Jake’s antitrust cases are generally brought by competitors or customers alleging violations of the Sherman Act. He has represented a software company accused of attempted monopolization, a trade association accused of conspiracy, and a supplier sued by major retailers with billions of dollars at stake. These matters are often even more intricate than his insurance coverage disputes, requiring not only investigation of the case facts, but also in-depth economic analysis of the wider market context. Jake’s economics background has proven essential in grasping the finer points of the arguments made by economic experts, as well as in communicating these arguments to clients.
With a passion for learning and a talent for distilling complex arguments into a solid case, Jake thrives on the complexity of his practice. While many cases settle after years of litigation, he has previously tried a case to verdict—giving him experience in presenting sophisticated but straightforward arguments in court—and resolved several matters through arbitration.
Known for his quick uptake and intuitive grasp of clients’ business needs, Jake listens closely to clients in order to align litigation strategy with business objectives.