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Jason M. Horst

Jason M. Horst

Creative problem solver. Cutting edge litigator. Business risk management expert
  • Business Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Arbitration & Mediation ...
  • California
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Biography

Jason Horst is the Managing Partner of Horst Legal Counsel. Jason served for more than a decade as an attorney in large regional and international law firms before founding Horst Legal Counsel, serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals in California.

Jason is an accomplished litigator, having successfully resolved countless disputes for his clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters, including those involving commercial contracts, partnership disputes, trademark infringement, real estate, antitrust, and more. Jason prides himself on the ability to develop and execute creative strategies to efficiently accomplish his clients’ goals.

Jason is also among the foremost experts on the intersection of insurance law and the cannabis industry. Jason offers a range of risk management services to clients in and servicing the cannabis industry, including counseling related to insurance placement, risk transfer strategies, and preparing insurance specifications. Jason counsels clients regarding how to effectively transfer their business risks, allowing them to focus on running and growing their businesses sustainably.

Practice Areas
    Business Law
    Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
    Cannabis & Marijuana Law
    Marijuana Business Formation, Medical Marijuana
    Arbitration & Mediation
    Business - Arbitration/Mediation
    Real Estate Law
    Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
    Trademarks
    Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
    Insurance Claims
    Business Insurance, Property Insurance
    Appeals & Appellate
    Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Contact for details.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 245370
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Managing Partner
Horst Legal Counsel, PC
- Current
Attorney
Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean LLP
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Associate
Duane Morris LLP
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Associate
Crowell Moring LLP
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Associate
Folger Levin & Kahn LLP
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Judicial Extern for the Honorable Judge Jeffrey S. White
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
Legal Intern
Federal Public Defender - Little Rock, AR
Case Manager
Family Service Agency/ Impact Community High School
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Education
University of San Francisco School of Law
J.D. (2006) | Law
magna cum laude; Academic Excellence Award; McAuliffe Honor Society; Law Review, Comments Editor
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Brandeis University
B.A. (2000) | Politics & Sociology
With Honors; Archon (Brandeis University Yearbook), Editor-In-Chief
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Very Good Rating
Avvo
30 Powerful Cannabis Attorneys You Should Know
mg Magazine
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2015
Professional Associations
International Cannabis Bar Association
Executive Committee of Board of Directors
Current
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National Cannabis industry Association
Policy Council
Current
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California Cannabis Industry Association
Insurance Committee
Current
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California State Bar  # 245370
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
California Bar Committee Opines that Attorneys Can Ethically Represent Cannabis Clients
The Horst Counsel Law Blog
Coronavirus and SAFE Transactions
The Horst Counsel Law Blog
Cannabis and Insurance (with Prof. Francis Joseph Mootz, III)
Lewis & Clark Law Review
The Cannabis Lawsuits Are Coming... But Should They?
The Horst Counsel Law Blog
The Meaning of ‘Life’: The Morning-After Pill, the Question of When Life Begins, and Judicial Review
Texas Journal of Women & the Law
Imaginary Intent: The California Supreme Court’s Search for a Specific Legislative Intent that Does Not Exist
University of San Francisco Law Review
Speaking Engagements
Interstate Cannabis Commerce Update, Continuing Legal Education
International Cannabis Bar Association
Interstate Commerce: How and when Will It Happen, Cannalaw Summit
Inside Practice
Interstate Commerce in Practice: What Will Interstate Commerce Actually Look Like and How Will it Be Regulated, 6th Annual Cannabis Law Institute
International Cannabis Bar Association
What HHS's Schedule III Recommendation Could Mean and What Comes Next, Emergency Webinar
International Cannabis Bar Association
Enforcing Cannabis-Related Contracts in Federal Courts, Committee Insights Webinar
National Cannabis Industry Association
Practical Tips for Businesses Impacted by Robberies, Committee Insights Webinar
National Cannabis Industry Association
COVID-19 Advice & Counsel for the Cannabis Industry, Continuing Legal Education Series
Bar Association of San Francisco
Risk Management: How to Make Marijuana Related Businesses Bulletproof, The Cannabis Law Sessions (MJBizConNext)
International Cannabis Bar Association
Insurance Issues in the Cannabis Industry: Managing Risk Under State and Federal Law, Stafford Webinar Series
High Risk: Meeting the Unique Risk Management and Insurance Needs for Cannabis Businesses, Continuing Legal Education Series
Bar Association of San Francisco
Exploring Cannabis Industry Real Estate Issues, Wendel Rosen Client Seminar
Business Program - Cannabis & Title Insurance, California Land Title Association Annual Convention
California Land Title Association
Exploring Cannabis Industry Real Estate Issues, Wendel Rosen Client Seminar
Wrap Traps: Understanding Wrap Up Insurance Policies, Wendel Rosen Client Seminar
Websites & Blogs
Website
Horst Legal Counsel
Legal Answers
2 Questions Answered
Q. Can any lawyer within a firm issue a deposition subpoena or only the attorney on record (listed on the court register)?
A: Generally, any attorney in the firm of record can issue a subpoena. It is not unusual, especially with larger firms, for attorneys whose names do not appear on the court’s list of counsel to work on a matter and send out correspondence and discovery requests, including third party subpoenas.
Q. How do I know a summons is legit and not a scare tactic from the other party’s attorney?
A: See if there is a file stamp in the box at the top right. If so, the complaint and summons have been filed and it’s a real lawsuit. Doesn’t necessarily mean the other side wants to take the case all the way to trial, but it certainly suggests that they are serious about pursuing the litigation.
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Contact & Map
Horst Legal Counsel, PC
Walnut Creek Office
1855 San Miguel Road Suite 17
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Toll-Free: (415) 871-6567
Telephone: (925) 433-5453
Fax: (415) 520-0133
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed