Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Employment Law - Management

Biography

Jason A. Meisner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Employment Law - Management.

Mr. Meisner focuses on commercial and professional liability defense litigation, serving as outside counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, estate & trusts litigation, and criminal defense matters.

Mr. Meisner’s professional liability practice focuses on defense of licensed professionals in cases of malpractice, ethics violations and licensure issues.

In connection with his commercial litigation practice and role as outside counsel to small and mid-sized businesses, Mr. Meisner is experienced in addressing the legal concerns that confront business owners such as the creation and negotiation of business critical contracts to consulting and developing operational and managerial strategies designed to avoid litigation. He counsels businesses of all sizes in connection with master service, technology and production/supply agreements, confidentiality and restrictive covenants, and nondisclosure and lease agreements and protects his clients’ interests in court or arbitration arising from such agreements when necessary. Mr. Meisner has regularly appeared before federal and state courts and agencies representing business clients against claims of employment discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful discharge. He also assists clients in the development of hiring, termination, and work procedures and policies to help minimize their exposure to employment-related litigation. Additionally, Mr. Meisner has represented landlords (both commercial and residential) and commercial tenants in leasing disputes.

In addition, Mr. Meisner has experience in the areas of general defense litigation, trust & estate litigation and criminal defense.

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC

4 Best Lawyers awards

Donnelly Kelly Blackwell & Galligan LLC logo

Overview

  • Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 2000
  • Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America, J.D., graduated 2000

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Law - Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Criminal Defense
Awards:
  • New Jersey Super Lawyers, 2021 - Present

  • New Jersey Rising Stars, 2010 - 2016

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