As a former federal prosecutor, Jason was trained to stand up in court and fight for his clients. Along the way, Jason’s path to practicing law in Colorado has taken him many places, each of which shaped his focus on what makes the profession so rewarding: helping clients solve their problems. Jason’s practice involves the defense of businesses, individuals, and their interests, in both criminal and civil courts throughout Colorado, Texas, and the federal system.
After graduating from New York University School of Law, Jason was selected as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas (2006 to 2010) and later the Northern District of Texas (2010-2014). As an Assistant U.S. Attorney, Jason learned the intricacies of federal court while investigating and prosecuting all manner of federal offenses: narcotics trafficking, human trafficking, immigration, racketeering, child exploitation, and economic offenses such as cybercrimes, identity theft, money laundering, and bank and wire fraud. In addition to developing a nationwide network of colleagues within the U.S. Department of Justice, Jason received daily training on which arguments federal judges find convincing and how federal agents and prosecutors think – rare and invaluable experience that he now brings to bear for the firm’s clients.
Like many native Texans, Jason moved to Colorado as soon as he could. In 2015, Jason entered private practice by joining a venerable Denver law firm, putting his skills and training to use for Fortune 500 clients facing commercial litigation, internal investigations, and all manner of interactions with federal and state investigators.
And it was also where Jason grew to know his office neighbor, John M. Bowlin. Today, their combined strength forms the heart of Bowlin & Schall LLC, a comprehensive litigation practice based in Colorado but with roots across the nation.
When he’s not fighting for his clients, Jason loves three F’s: family, football, and food. In the fall, you’re sure to find him religiously watching his Texas A&M Aggies or carefully minding a barbecue pit.
Representative Cases
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Counsel for large Colorado company victimized by identify theft and employment fraud.
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United States v. Thompson, et al. (2005; U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado): Successfully petitioned federal court to reduce client’s sentence from 240 months to effectively time served under First Step Act of 2018.
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Investigated, sought, and obtained executive pardon for a client’s 1973 conviction, the only arrest client has ever had.
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United States v. [Client name withheld] (2019; U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado): Client sentenced to federal probation following an F.B.I. investigation for unauthorized access of a computer network.
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United States v. Berger (2019; U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado): Client received a sentence significantly below the range recommended by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines for offense involving the distribution of methamphetamine.
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Snowmass Mining Company, LLC v. Mystic Eagle Quarry, LLC et al. (2017; Pitkin County District Court, Colorado): Trial counsel for mining company in three-day trial in which court ruled entirely in favor of client.
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United States v. Ruffatto (2016; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania): Client sentenced significantly below range recommended by the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines in multi-million-dollar financial fraud case.
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BP America Production Co. v. Prime Marine Services, Inc. (2016; Denver District Court, Colorado): Trial counsel for Fortune 500 company resulting in favorable outcome for client.
Articles & Presentations
Articles & Presentations
Education
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J.D., New York University School of Law, 2005
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B.A., cum laude, Texas A&M University, 2002
Admissions
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State Bar of Colorado
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State Bar of Texas
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U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
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U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
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U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
Activities and Awards
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Member, Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
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Member, Colorado Criminal Justice Act Panel
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Court-appointed counsel, Office of Alternate Defense Counsel
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2017 Limelight Award recipient for outstanding service to the Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver neighborhood presented by the LoDo District and Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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Moderator and principal organizer, The Low Down on LoDo: Neighborhood Security Challenges and Ways Forward, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (March 2017)
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*Moderator and principal organizer, Batson v. Kentucky: 30 Years of Progress and Challenge, Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP (August 2016)
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“Cement an Honor to One of Texas’ First Aggies” Houston Chronicle, February 12, 2004, available at: https://www.chron.com/opinion/outlook/article/Cement-an-honor-to-one-of-Texas-first-Aggies-1493236.php