Atty. Jason E. Bennett
Jason Bennett is a partner in Winston & Strawn LLP’s Charlotte office who focuses his practice on debt financing and other corporate finance transactions, with an emphasis on asset-based and cash flow lending. Mr.
Banking And Finance Law Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC
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About Jason E. Bennett at a Glance
Jason E. Bennett is a business attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Winston Taylor LLP. Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jason E. Bennett
- Jason Bennett is a partner in Winston & Strawn LLP’s Charlotte office who focuses his practice on debt financing and other corporate finance transactions, with an emphasis on asset-based and cash flow lending
- Mr. Bennett represents banks and other financial institutions on financings involving acquisitions, recapitalizations, multicurrency facilities, foreign collateral, and split lien, first/second lien, mezzanine, and bank/bond structures
- He has significant experience in a wide array of industries, including: transportation and logistics
- manufacturing and distribution
- waste disposal
- food and beverage
- oil and gas
- maritime
- and alcohol, tobacco, and firearms
- While he often represents administrative agents in connection with syndicated credit facilities, Mr. Bennett also has experience advising non-bank financial institutions, equity sponsors, and corporate borrowers on debt capital markets transactions
- In addition, he has experience representing lenders and borrowers in connection with debtor-in-possession, workouts, and restructurings of distressed credit facilities
- Mr. Bennett worked as an engineer for Exxon Mobil from 1997- 2001
- Please read more here: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/bennett-jason-e.html
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Jason E. Bennett's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jason E. Bennett handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Business & Corporate Law in Charlotte
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Jason E. Bennett
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jason E. Bennett's practice in the field of business.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Jason E. Bennett's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Jason E. Bennett attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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