Jason T. Strickland
Jason represents and assists contractors, subcontractors, owners, lenders, and design professionals in all areas of the construction and development process. His goal is to help clients through the building process in the most efficient and cost effective manner. His practice experience includes preparation and negotiation of construction contracts and development of best practices for construction companies.
Prior to joining the firm, Jason clerked for Chief Justice Mark D. Martin of the North Carolina Supreme Court.
Education
- J.D., cum laude, The University of North Carolina School of Law, 2005. Executive Editor, North Carolina Banking Institute Journal, Gressman-Pollitt Award.
- B.S., cum laude, North Carolina State University, 1998
Reported Decisions
- RL Regi North Carolina, LLC v. Lighthouse Cove, LLC, __ N.C. __, __ S.E.2d __ (2014)
- Prop. S. Wake, LLC v. The Fidelity Bank, et. al., No. COA-12-611 (N.C. Ct. App. Dec. 18, 2012) (unpublished)
Honors and Distinctions*
- The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers®, 2019-2025
- "Legal Elite," Business North Carolina, Construction, 2016-2017, 2019-2023
- "Rising Star," North Carolina Super Lawyers, 2012-2015
Professional and Community Affiliations
- Greater Raleigh Chamber of Commerce (Young Professionals Network)
- North Carolina Bar Association — Sections: Construction (council member); Intellectual Property Law; Litigation
Related News
Admitted to Practice
- North Carolina, 2005
- All state courts in North Carolina
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina
* Please see the following websites for an explanation of the membership standards for the following recognitions: www.bestlawyers.com; businessnc.com/special-sections/legal-elite/; and www.superlawyers.com/north-carolina.
Practice Groups
Highlights + Insights
The Notice of Contract Mechanism: How Contractors Can Avoid Double Payment
Addressing Financial Impacts of the COVID-19 Crisis on Construction Companies
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