Jason S. Lichtstein focuses his practice on the cleanup, reuse, repurposing and redevelopment of Brownfields and other contaminated or distressed properties across Florida, including in the use of Brownfield financial and regulatory incentives, and in addressing and developing solutions for a range of environmental issues arising in transactions.
A past President of the Florida Brownfields Association (FBA) and the current FBA President-Elect, Jason has been closely involved in the drafting, lobbying, and passage of Brownfields legislation in Florida, expanding incentives for site cleanup and redevelopment. He also has substantial experience with renewable energy development and opportunities in new markets.
Jason is sought after for his keen knowledge of Brownfield and contamination matters, and has been ranked as a leading environmental lawyer by various industry publications. Chambers USA notes that Jason has a “very good statewide reputation.”
Education :
- J.D., Emory University School of Law, 1999
- B.A., University of Michigan, 1995, with distinction
Bar Admissions : Florida; Georgia
Professional Experience :
- Staff Attorney, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit, 1999-2000; U.S. Circuit Judge Rosemary Barkett, Miami, Florida, 2000
- Legal Intern, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region IV, Atlanta, Georgia, 1998-1999
Affiliations :
- Florida Brownfields Association, Board of Directors, 2007-2012, 2015-Present
- Florida Brownfields Association, President-Elect, 2008-2009, 2018-2019
- Florida Brownfields Association, President, 2009-2010
- Florida Brownfields Association, Treasurer, 2015-2017
- Florida Brownfields Association, Legislative and Policy Committee, Current Co-Chair and Past Co-Chair
- Urban Land Institute, North Florida Chapter, ULI Capital Region Leadership Council, 2017-Present
- Urban Land Institute North Florida Chapter, Urban Plan Co-Chair and Volunteer, 2017-Present
- Florida Department of Transportation, 2060 Florida Transportation Plan, Community Livability, Environmental Stewardship, and Mobility Advisory Group, 2010
- Florida Biofuels Association, Advisory Committee, Former Board Member; Legislative Committee, Co-Chair, 2009-2010
- Florida Governor’s Office of Tourism, Trade, and Economic Development, OTTED Think Tank on Growth Management/Housing, Past Member, 2008
- Temple Israel (Tallahassee), Trustee, 2011-2014
- University of Michigan Alumni Association, Tallahassee Alumni Group, Co-Founder, 2008
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