JASON H. BEEHLER brings a unique blend of artistry and maturity to his growing practice in the commercial litigation area. Prior to his career in law, Mr. Beehler worked for the Greater Columbus Arts Council for six years advocating for the arts at the local and federal level, developing cultural policies and programs, and assisting with all aspects of marketing and communications. As a law student, Mr. Beehler excelled at the trial practice, winning the prestigious CALI Award in Trial Practice and leading his Mock Trial team to victory. Mr. Beehler enjoys the intellectual challenge of finding creative solutions to business disputes and is rapidly growing into one of the firm’s finest young litigators.

Representative Experience

• Assisted with research and revision of Respondent’s Brief on the Merits, and assisted with oral argument preparations in federal/state court jurisdiction case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Levin v. Commerce Energy, No. 09-223, Slip Op. (U.S. 2010)
• Assisted with drafting a successful motion for summary judgment for clients defending against a will contest suit
• Received monetary judgment for student clients in rent escrow case in landlord/tenant dispute – Ohio State Student Housing Legal Clinic (2009)

Achievements and Awards

• Finalist, Presidential Management Fellowship Program
• Recipient, CALI Award in Trial Practice/ The Ohio State Moritz College of Law
• Winning Team, Michael Colley Mock Trial Competition

Professional Memberships and Community Service

• Columbus Bar Association, Pro Bono Arts Legal Assistance Program (Organizer & Volunteer)
• Ohio Bar Association
• Federal Bar Association
• Election Protection, Volunteer (2008)
• MadLab Theatre Company, Board Member (2007-Present)
• Columbus Civic Theater, Board Member
• Various political campaigns, Volunteer (2005 – Present)
• America Coming Together, Election Day Group Leader (2004)
• Columbus Legal Aid Pro Bono Tenant Advocacy Project, Volunteer
• Stand Down Columbus, Volunteer (2010)

Other Professional Experience

• Prior to law school, Mr. Beehler worked for six years for the Greater Columbus Arts Council, first as Special Projects Coordinator, and then as Director of International Programs and cultural exchanges, advocating for the arts at the local and federal level, developing cultural policies and programs, and assisting with all aspects of marketing and communications.
• Extern for the Honorable George C. Smith, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2007)
• Law Clerk at the Ohio State University Medical Center, Department of Legal Services (2007)
• Research Assistant to Larry T. Garvin, Lawrence D. Stanley Professor of Law, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law (2007– 2008)