Jason M. Murray

Jason M. Murray is a nationally recognized attorney focusing on franchise and distribution law. He provides comprehensive counsel on licensing, compliance, structuring, and enforcement of franchise and dealership agreements. His practice includes managing disclosure obligations, drafting contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance at both the state and federal levels. Jason also assists clients with protecting intellectual property and navigating disputes involving termination, trademarks, and contractual violations.

Jason earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law and his B.A. from Duke University. Following law school, he clerked for the Honorable Joseph W. Hatchett of the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, gaining invaluable judicial insight that shaped his litigation skills. He is admitted to practice in Florida, the District of Columbia, the Supreme Court of the United States, and multiple federal courts, where he regularly represents clients in complex commercial disputes.

With extensive trial and arbitration experience, Jason represents franchisors, distributors, and multi-unit operators in mediation, arbitration, and litigation. He has handled cases involving antitrust issues, intellectual property infringement, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud, and statutory violations. His ability to combine strategic negotiation with strong courtroom advocacy has earned him recognition as one of the nation’s leading lawyers in franchise and commercial litigation, including repeated listings in Best Lawyers in America® and Franchise Times Legal Eagles.

In addition to his legal practice, Jason M. Murray is a respected lecturer and author on franchise law, diversity in the legal profession, and community empowerment. He has been honored for his leadership, including the Diversity Officer Leadership Award and multiple pro bono service awards. Active in professional associations and arbitration panels, Jason also serves as a mentor, advancing opportunities for minority attorneys and strengthening the broader legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Franchising Forum, Litigation Section
• Member, Florida Bar, Equal Opportunities Law, Business Law, Trial Lawyers Section
• Fellow, American Bar Foundation
• Member, American Law Institute
• Member, National Bar Association
• Member, Dade County Bar Association
• Member, Wilkie D. Ferguson, Jr. Bar Association
• Member, American Arbitration Association, Commercial Arbitrator Panel
• Member, District of Columbia Bar Association

Licensed State

• Florida
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Virginia School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Duke University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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