Jason A. Kolbe

PARTNER

jkolbe@dkfllp.com
(212) 717-2900

NYU School of Law, J.D

Wesleyan University, B.A., Phi Beta Kappa

Education

New York State

Southern District of New York

Eastern District of New York

US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit

Admissions

Biography

Jason is an experienced advocate in commercial litigation with a focus on complex financial disputes. Jason has achieved success for clients in federal and state trial and appellate courts. mediations. and administrative and regulatory proceedings. and has led many high-stakes internal investigations. Jason has substantial experience representing investment advisers in the U.S. and overseas in investor and employment disputes. investigations. and U.S. compliance matters. Jason also has represented a variety of public and private companies, foundations, art galleries, and high net-worth individuals.

Clients appreciate Jason’s dedication to understanding their business interests and finding creative solutions to resolving disputes-negotiating winning outcomes to avoid litigation when possible. and outmaneuvering opposing counsel when it is not.

Prior to joining the firm, Jason was an associate at Latham & Watkins. He served as a law clerk for the Honorable Theodore H. Katz. US Magistrate Judge, Southern District of New York, and the Honorable William E. Smith. US District Judge. District of Rhode Island.

Notable Matters

  • Representing the directors of a charitable foundation against a lawsuit alleging breach of fiduciary duty by a former director and securing dismissal of the case on standing grounds.

  • Defending investment advisers and an investment fund in a securities fraud lawsuit, securing the dismissal of claims against two defendants and leading a successful mediation on behalf of the remaining clients.

  • Defending an insurance broker in an FCA lawsuit, securing the dismissal of the claims against the broker and successfully arguing against the claimant's appeal before the Second Circuit.

Hon. Theodore H. Katz, US Magistrate Judge, Southern District of New York

Hon. William E. Smith, US District Judge, District Judge of Rhode Island

Clerkships

Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2016)

Recognitions