Jason K. Smathers
About Jason K. Smathers
Jason K. Smathers is a lawyer based in Milwaukee, WI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Jason K. Smathers is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Commercial Litigation
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Current Firm: Husch Blackwell LLP
Education: The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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