Atty. Jason B. Yost
Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC.
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Jason B. Yost is a energy attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Mercer Thompson LLC. Admitted to practice in Georgia, State Bar of Georgia. Educated at Georgia State University (J.D., 2000) and Georgia State University (MBA, 2000). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Energy Law (Atlanta) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Energy Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jason B. Yost is a Principal in the law firm of Mercer Thompson LLC. His practice focuses on representing both regulated and non-regulated energy companies in all aspects of domestic and international project development and finance, including the development, acquisition and sale, and ownership and operation of power projects
- He has extensive experience drafting and negotiating equipment procurement agreements (turbine and balance of plant), engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) agreements, long term service agreements (LTSAs), operation and maintenance (O&M) agreements, as well as project finance documents
- His experience includes projects deriving energy from coal, gas, solar, wind, and biomass sources
- He has on-the-ground experience in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean
- In addition, Mr. Yost represents business owners and privately-held, closely-held, and publicly-traded companies in general corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, partnerships, and financing
- Mr. Yost’s experience includes drafting and negotiating stock and asset purchase and sale agreements (for both buyers and sellers), letters of intent, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, LLC operating agreements, and employment and confidentiality agreements
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Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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