Jason J. Reed
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(608) 268-5630
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(608) 257-2508

Jason J. Reed
Attorney Jason Reed represents Wisconsin clients in a wide range of business and real estate legal matters.
Jason works with businesses of all sizes, from entrepreneurs and startups, to small and family-run businesses, to regional and national companies. He advises and assists business owners in all stages and in a variety of legal matters. Jason brings significant experience in helping businesses with planning, entity formation, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, mergers, sales and acquisitions, employment related matters, licenses, permits, contract drafting, contract negotiations, real estate and leasing, and tax-related issues.
Jason has worked with numerous startup businesses and industries including tech, manufacturing, restaurants/bars, and professional services with prioritizing legal needs and protecting their financial interests. He works with family businesses, including farmers, with business succession planning to next generation owners and third parties.
In real estate, Jason assists businesses, families and individuals with legal guidance in contracts, construction matters, property disputes, 1031 exchanges, home rentals, leasing matters, and condo or neighborhood association matters.
Jason serves as a member of the firm's Board of Directors, as a Shareholder, and Co-Chair of the Business Law Practice Group. In addition to his law degree, Jason earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and was an entrepreneur himself. He owned several businesses while attending school and understands what it is like to run a business, including real estate issues. Jason's combination of business and legal know-how is uniquely beneficial to his clients.
Jason, who serves clients in Murphy Desmond’s Madison, Dodgeville, and Janesville offices, has recently been recognized by his peers through rankings by Best Lawyers® in America in Corporate Law, and by Wisconsin Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" in Business/Corporate Law.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys golfing, hiking, and spending time with his family and dogs.
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BAR ADMISSIONS
- Wisconsin, 2014
EDUCATION
- University of Wisconsin, 2014, J.D.
- Herzing University, 2011, Masters in Business Administration
- Herzing University, 2009, B.S. Business Administration, minor in Accounting
Awards & Recognition
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- Wisconsin Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" - Corporate/Business (2023 - Present)
- Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law (2024 - Present)
- Honorary Associate, UW Law & Entrepreneurship Clinic
Published Works
- Can Wisconsin Landlords with Triple Net Lease Agreements Benefit from the Safe Harbor IRC 2019-7 Option and §199A Tax Deduction?
- Crowdfunding: What is it, and is it right for my business?
- Opportunity Zone Investments in Wisconsin: Tax Incentives and Rules for Investors
- Tax Reform and the Change to IRS Code Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges (Starker Exchanges)
- Year-End Tax Tips for 2017: Part II
- Year-End Tax Tips for 2017: Part I
- Tax Matters Partner is No More - Partnership Level Liability is the New Rule
- “The Facade of A Best Interest Standard: Looking Past the Presumption to Ensure Decisions are Made for the Right Reasons”, Wisconsin Journal of Law, Gender & Society (Spring 2014)