1800 M STREET, NW
SUITE 1000
WASHINGTON,
DC
20036-5807
202.778.1813
202.822.8106 fax
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Jason M. Knott’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation and white collar criminal defense. Jason has defended clients in numerous criminal matters, and has also represented clients in a broad array of civil matters. He has appeared in a number of state and federal courts and has drafted a variety of motions, briefs, and pleadings.
Prior to joining Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Mr. Knott was an associate at Covington & Burling LLP. During law school, he interned for the Honorable G. Ross Anderson of the U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina and for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, in addition to working as a research assistant for Professor Lucian Bebchuk.
Experience
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Represented a group of insurance underwriters in insurance coverage lawsuits related to lead paint. Mr. Knott argued in Texas state court on behalf of the group of more than 30 insurers defending the action. Later, he briefed a successful appeal to the New York Appellate Division that resulted in injunctive relief.
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Represented minority shareholders in an action for breach of fiduciary duty, shareholder oppression, and securities fraud. In the jury trial, Mr. Knott conducted direct and cross-examinations of the expert witnesses. He also argued the directed verdict motion and the jury charge.
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Represented a client charged with receiving stolen property in her plea proceedings and at sentencing. Mr. Knott drafted the sentencing memorandum in the case, and at the sentencing, he examined an expert who testified regarding his client’s gambling addiction.
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Represented a client who sought sanctions for contempt for the defendant’s violation of the terms of a civil protective order. After Mr. Knott argued his client’s case in District of Columbia Superior Court, the judge awarded a $10,000 fine.
EDUCATION
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Harvard Law School,
J.D.,
2003, cum laude; Line Editor, Journal of Law and Technology
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University of North Carolina,
B.A.,
2000, with distinction, Morehead Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa
COURT ADMISSIONS
- U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
BAR ADMISSIONS
- District of Columbia
- North Carolina (inactive)
MEMBERSHIPS
- Listserv Coordinator, Pretrial Practice & Discovery Committee, ABA Section on Litigation
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