Jason S. Bartell

Jason S. Bartell is a skilled attorney and Certified Public Accountant whose practice focuses on helping clients navigate complex corporate, financial, and legal challenges. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, venture capital funding, corporate bankruptcies under Chapter 7 and Chapter 11, and litigation involving taxation, franchising, and securities law. Over his career, he has represented clients ranging from emerging technology startups to Fortune 500 corporations, bringing deep insight and practical strategy to every case.

Jason holds a B.S. from the University of Illinois and earned both his J.D. and M.B.A. from Southern Illinois University. His educational background, combining business and law, allows him to bridge financial expertise with legal precision—an asset that enhances his ability to advise companies at every stage of growth. As a CPA, he has also successfully passed the Certified Public Accountant exam, further strengthening his understanding of complex fiscal matters.

Jason began his professional career in Washington, D.C., serving as the financial officer for the technology company Online Living, where he developed hands-on management and accounting experience. During this period, he also worked as a consultant for the accounting firm Ernst & Young, gaining valuable exposure to corporate finance and compliance operations. His early legal experience includes serving as an attorney for President George W. Bush during the 2000 Florida recount, an opportunity that refined his litigation and advocacy skills on a national level.

Jason S. Bartell is admitted to practice in Illinois, Indiana, the United States Supreme Court, and multiple federal district courts. He continues to provide strategic legal counsel to clients in matters of corporate structure, taxation, and commercial disputes. With an integrated background in law, business, and accounting, he offers clients a well-rounded perspective designed to protect their interests and support long-term success.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Attorney, Bartell Powell LLP
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Member, Indiana State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois
• Indiana

Education

• Southern Illinois University
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• Southern Illinois University
  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
• University of Illinois
  Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

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