Jason Powell, a partner at FJP, has been associated with FJP since 1997, as a law clerk, and was awarded his J.D. in 1998.  Mr. Powell has a substantial, diverse practice, focusing on Bankruptcy law, Chancery Court litigation, and advocacy/representation of the elderly, the disabled, and the mentally ill, which includes but is not limited to the following:.

 

Bankruptcy Law:

• Appointed to the register of mediators and arbitrators for the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
• Represents Chapter 7 Trustees, Liquidating Trustees and Committees in regard to all aspects of case administration.
• Represents creditors including individuals, municipalities, and Fortune 500 companies in national bankruptcy cases.

Chancery Court Practice:

• Represents individuals, corporations, and government agencies in litigation involving corporate, fiduciary, estate, trust, and real property issues.
• Appointed by the Court to act as receiver, trustee, executor, mediator, and impartial fact finder in complex and contested cases.
• Specializes in seeking injunctive and equitable relief.

Elderly, Mentally Ill and Disabled:

• Develops complex estate plans for individuals and families.
• Represents clients in planning and application for Medicaid long term benefits.
• Advises executors, administrators, and trustees in probate/trust administration process
• Represents fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and individuals in estate, trust, real property, and guardianship litigation
• Represents clients in connection with Special Needs and Miller Trusts

BAR ADMISSIONS

Delaware (1998)

United States District Court for the District of Delaware (1999)

EDUCATION

Widener University School of Law (J.D., 1998)

La Salle University (B.A., 1993)

MEMBERSHIPS

Delaware Bar Association

American Bar Association

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Delaware Trial Lawyers Association

Delaware Elder Law Committee (former chair)
National Association of Elder Law Attorneys

Delaware Estates and Trusts Committee

PRACTICE AREAS

Elder Law

Estate and Public Benefits Planning

Medicaid Planning

Mediation

Commercial Bankruptcy

Chancery Court Litigation

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Delaware Futures: Weekly tutor for at-risk high school students
Choices Program: Presenting national course material to high school students
Coach for Christiana High School Mock Trial Team
Judge for Widener University Legal Methods and Moot-Court Competitions
Board Member for the Mancus Foundation
2002 Pro Bono Attorney of the Year