Jason R. Meehan

Contact
Tel | 414.276.5000
jason.meehan@wilaw.com


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Bio

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D.)
  • Northern Illinois University (B.S., Business Marketing)

Jason R. Meehan

Jason is a member of the firm’s Business Law Practice Group, where he focuses on commercial contracts, business transactions, and mergers and acquisitions. He advises businesses and entrepreneurs on a broad range of issues, including contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and day‑to‑day legal needs. His practice emphasizes practical, business‑minded counsel on contract interpretation, risk allocation, and strategic decision‑making.

In addition to his transactional work, Jason assists clients with trademark matters, including clearance, filing, managing the registration process with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and ongoing portfolio maintenance. He works closely with clients to protect and strengthen their brands as part of their broader business strategy.

Jason’s advice is informed by his prior experience in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group, where he represented clients across Wisconsin in contract disputes, shareholder and ownership conflicts, and construction and real estate litigation. He handled all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motion practice, and dispute resolution through negotiation and mediation. This background allows him to anticipate how agreements perform in contested settings and to structure transactions with an eye toward avoiding and efficiently resolving disputes.

Before joining the firm, Jason practiced criminal defense in Milwaukee County, representing clients in misdemeanor and felony matters. He regularly appeared in court, argued contested hearings, examined witnesses, and tried cases before a jury, developing a disciplined, results‑oriented approach that carries through to his current practice.

A former Division I football player and academic honoree, Jason brings the same preparation, discipline, and competitive focus to his legal work that distinguished him as a student‑athlete.

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Professional Associations and Affiliations

  • Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin, Board of Directors (2022-2025)
  • Wisconsin Association of African American Lawyers, Treasurer (2022-2025)
  • Milwaukee Athletic Club, Development Committee
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • Emerging Leader for Meritas, a global alliance of leading independent law firms


Awards/Distinctions

  • Selected for inclusion in Wisconsin Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Law & Politics and Milwaukee Magazine, 2024–present
  • National Football Foundation Hampshire Honor Society
  • St. Louis County NAACP Jackie Robinson Award for Leadership and Community Service


Articles and Publications

  • “Wisconsin Federal Court Addresses Exclusive Remedies in Wisconsin’s Worker’s Compensation and Medical Malpractice Statutes” MERITAS Healthcare and Life Sciences Group Newsletter (December 07, 2023)
  • “Wisconsin Appellate Court finds Wisconsin’s Statutory Medical Malpractice Damages Cap Unconstitutional” ABA Section of Litigation Health Law Litigation Newsletter (Summer 2017 Edition)