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G. Jack Donson Jr.
- E donson@taftlaw.com
- T (513) 357-9343
- F (513) 381-0205
Summary
Jack has concentrated his practice in the areas of antitrust and franchise law for more than 40 years and is a former chair of the firm's Antitrust practice. He has tried both criminal and civil antitrust suits, and represented clients in numerous antitrust suits and investigations. This litigation experience covers all aspects of the antitrust laws and includes suits brought by the federal government, various state attorneys general, and private plaintiffs.
Jack has served as lead counsel in franchise cases throughout the nation, representing both franchisors and franchisees. He also has served as counsel for francisee associations. He counsels businesses with respect to antitrust, marketing, franchise and related matters, and has extensive experience as to antitrust and health care.
Jack is past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Antitrust Section of the Ohio State Bar Association and is a former member of both the Forum on Franchising and Antitrust Section of the American Bar Association. He was selected as 2021, 2020, 2017, and 2013 “Lawyer of the Year” in Cincinnati for Antitrust Law by Best Lawyers in America. He is also ranked in Chambers USA and has been listed as a Leading Lawyer by Cincy magazine.
Awards
Honoree, Senior Statesman, Chambers USA
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Honoree, Ohio Super Lawyers (2004 - 2016)
Honoree, Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Antitrust (2021)
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Honoree, Best Lawyers in America (2001 - present)
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Honoree, Leading Lawyers (2008 - 2018)
AV Peer Review Rated, LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell
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Education
- University of Cincinnati College of Law (1971)
- The Ohio State University
Admissions
- Federal - 4th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - 6th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Federal - Southern District of Ohio
- Federal - U.S. Supreme Court
- Federal - 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals
- State - Ohio
News
Two Hundred and Thirty-One Taft Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in Best Lawyers® 2021 News
Fourteen Taft Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2021 News
Fifty-three Taft Attorneys and 20 Taft Practices Recognized by Chambers USA 2020 News
Eighteen Taft Attorneys Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers® 2020
Past Events
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
Former Member, Antitrust Section/Forum on Franchising
- Cincinnati Bar Association
Member
- Federal Bar Association
Former Member
- Ohio State Bar Association
Former Member, Board of Governors, Antitrust Section
Former Chairman