Wilson

For so long, without truly meaningful checks and balances, companies were able to avoid having to pay for their misdeeds when it came to environmental contamination. It is incredibly rewarding to impose such checks and contribute to a more beneficial balance—via strategic lawyering and our adept utilization of common law on behalf of states and their residents.

Overview

Jason Wilson represents sovereign and public entities in matters addressing corporations’ systemic environmental contamination of public resources.

Currently, Jason is prosecuting claims against Monsanto Co. arising out of that company’s production, marketing, and sale of toxic PCBs, which now contaminate natural resources and municipal stormwater systems throughout the nation; 3M Co., Dupont and other manufacturers of toxic PFAS chemicals, which contaminate groundwater, drinking water, and other public resources; and a host of other companies in cases involving similarly toxic chemicals.

Jason’s role entails preparing his cases for trial, including arguing various dispositive and discovery motions, drafting and responding to (discovery and/or dispositive) briefs in the case; preparing expert reports; preparing, deposing or defending experts and fact witnesses; and generally shoring up cases’ critical discovery aspects, which are especially voluminous and complex in the environmental contamination arena. Jason is also actively engaged with clients to seek innovative and groundbreaking resolution and settlement of significant environmental damage claims that have contributed to substantial recoveries.

While always interested in the environment—pursuing a concentration in environmental science as an undergrad and serving as Editor of the Columbia Environmental Law Journal during law school—Jason took a decade-long career detour into Big Law corporate law. While that experience continues to provide extremely valuable insights, including into corporate defense and settlement strategies, resuming his environmental focus felt very much like a ‘coming home.’

Prior to joining Grant & Eisenhofer, Jason was an associate at an international law firms in Philadelphia and New York, defending shareholder disputes, consumer class actions, antitrust, bankruptcy, environmental litigation and government investigations related to the False Claims Act, Anti-Kickback Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Experience

  • Persecuting claims against Monsanto Co. arising out of that company’s production, marketing, and sale of toxic PCBs, which now contaminate natural resources and municipal stormwater systems throughout the nation
  • Persecuting claims against 3M Co. and other manufacturers of toxic PFAS chemicals, which contaminate groundwater, drinking water, and other public resources.
  • Persecuting various cases for sovereign clients regarding certain industrial sites with substantial contamination including historical sites which have left decades of environmental harm in an effort to recover damages for legacy harm to natural resources.

Outside the Office

Perhaps not surprisingly, given my interest in all things environmental, and motivated by a strong connection to the outdoors and the belief that preserving natural spaces benefits future generations, I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, especially with my family. While there aren’t many opportunities to do this on the east coast,  I am avid backpacker who looks for any opportunity to climb mountains.

I am also passionate about coaching my children in a variety of different sports, helping them build confidence, teamwork, and a love of learning through positive encouragement.  Bridging those interest, I am continually looking to give back to my community, serving on a variety of clubs and community groups including sitting on my town’s Parks and Recreation Committee.

Credentials

Education

  • Clerk for Judge William H. Walls of the US District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • Columbia Law School (JD, 2004)
    • Alfred S. Forsyth Prize
    • Columbia Environmental Law Journal, Editor-in-Chief
  • Williams College (BA, 1999)

Admissions

  • Delaware
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • US District Court for the District of New Jersey
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
  • US District Court for the Southern District of New York
  • US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania