Jason E. Merritt

119 South Monroe Street, Suite 300
Tallahassee, FL 32301
850.222.7500

Experience

  • Represents property owners in the acquisition, development and financing of commercial real estate developments including multi-family and retail projects.
  • Provides legal services to community development districts on matters relating to contracts, real property, public procurement, finance, construction and local governments.
  • Formerly served as counsel to several Central Florida municipalities and code enforecement boards.

Education

  • University of Florida, Levin College of Law, J.D. with High Honors, 2000
  • Florida State University, B.S., summa cum laude, 1997

Bar and Court Admissions

  • Florida Bar, 2000

Professional Affiliations

  • Florida Bar Association
  • Florida Municipal Attorneys Association
  • Order of the Coif, 2001
  • Beta Gamma Sigma
  • Phi Kappa Phi 

Awards and Recognitions 

  • Listed in 2008-2009 Editions of Florida Trend Magazine's "Up and Coming Legal Elite"
  • Listed as one of the "Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star" in the annual publication of the Florida Super Lawyers, 2009 Edition.

Jason E. Merritt practices in:  Real Estate and Local Government and Community Development Districts.