Jason Robert Asmus

Summary Jason is firmwide co-chair of Tafts Commercial Litigation practice. He focuses his practice primarily in the areas of banking litigation, commercial real estate and construction defect litigation, land use planning and zoning litigation, professional liability litigation, and environmental litigation. Commercial Litigation Jason represents a broad range of corporate and individual clients in all manners of business and commercial disputes, including matters involving unfair competition, consumer fraud, deceptive trade practices, trade secret misappropriation, employment disputes, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, personal injury, professional liability, property damage, privacy, securities law, business transaction disputes, general contract claims, corporate governance, and shareholder and partnership disputes. Banking Litigation Jason has successfully defended and prosecuted various litigation matters on behalf of financial institutions of all sizes, from local credit unions to large national lenders. His representative experience includes the defense and prosecution of lender liability claims, lien priority disputes, subordination agreement disputes, foreclosure actions, trust disputes, collateral agreement disputes, bank fraud and tortious interference claims, disputes involving agricultural borrowers, replevins, and the appointment of permanent and temporary receivers to preserve and protect collateral. Commercial Real Estate and Construction Defect Litigation Jason has represented landlords, tenants, and real estate brokers in various litigation matters, including actions to recover possession of real property, collateral, and unpaid rents or commissions and enforcing contractual and statutory rights and remedies. He has also represented real estate development, construction, and project management companies in various commercial litigation matters, including the defense of claims involving wrongful death, personal injury, and alleged construction defects. Land Use Planning and Zoning Litigation Jason has handled various matters for waste companies, aggregate suppliers, developers, and utilities involving challenges and appeals regarding zoning decisions made by governing authorities. He also assists clients in dealing with permit, licensing, and regulatory compliance issues, as well as corporate disputes. Professional Liability Litigation Jason represents professionals, including attorneys, accountants, architects, and engineers, in defending against professional negligence claims. Environmental Litigation Jason has defended clients nationwide against claims of liability and responsibility for environmental contamination, and he has successfully pursued claims on behalf of clients against potentially responsible parties to recover environmental response costs. Read More Awards Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2024 - 2025) Honoree, Future Star, Local Litigation Star, Benchmark Litigation Honoree, Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Stars