Jake handles complex legal issues for clients in the real estate and telecommunications industries, offering a pragmatic approach that fits clients’ business needs.
Jake represents technology and communications companies, strategizing with and advising them on the construction and implementation of their facilities. Clients respect Jake’s persuasive skills and his ability to find common ground when working with municipalities and citizen groups on issues such as rights of way, facilities leasing, siting and easements.
When disputes arise over installations and other land use matters, Jake represents clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts and before state and federal regulatory agencies. He has developed a reputation for resolving disputes with minimal delay and expense to clients.
Jake also provides general corporate and corporate real estate support. Prior to rejoining the firm in 2022, Jake served as corporate counsel to a publicly-traded global manufacturing company with multiple affiliates. Jake acted as in-house counsel and the first point of legal contact for a number of the company’s affiliates, reviewing contracts, non-disclosure agreements and licensing agreements; advising on human resource matters; and offering general legal advice on a variety of business questions.
His time in-house gave Jake an insider’s perspective on how outside counsel can be most helpful to clients, and he fully understands how deeply entwined legal issues are with business considerations. Jake knows firsthand how imperative it is for outside counsel to be aware of the business implications of their legal advice, and he understands that offering the best legal solutions requires a deep dive into a client’s business and industry. His goal is to ensure that clients feel confident that he has the business knowledge necessary to provide the most appropriate counsel possible.