Atty. Jason S. Oletsky

Atty. Jason S. Oletsky

A trial lawyer with more than two decades of experience, Jason Oletsky concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation. Among Jason’s high-profile client base are some of the largest private equity firms both in and outside the state of Florida.

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Profile Summary

About Jason S. Oletsky at a glance

Jason S. Oletsky is a business and litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, practicing at Akerman LLP. Admitted to practice in Florida, Florida State Bar and Maryland, Maryland State Bar. Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1994). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (2026). Serands clients in Fort Lauderdale, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • A trial lawyer with more than two decades of experience, Jason Oletsky concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation, with particular emphasis on private equity, M&A, bet-the-company, and shareholder litigation
  • Among Jason’s high-profile client base are some of the largest private equity firms both in and outside the state of Florida
  • Jason serves as outside general counsel to a number of different funds, and provides contract, employment, trade secret, non-competition, and corporate governance advice, as well as judgment collection/asset protection counsel for his clients
  • He also represents a number of prominent professional athletes in business disputes
  • Jason has lectured extensively on advanced judgment collection techniques in the state of Florida, has been published for proceedings supplementary in Florida and worked on the Florida Bar Committee to redraft the Florida Statute on proceedings supplementary
  • He was the first litigator in Florida to be named by The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Private Funds/Private Equity law
  • Jason has also been recognized as one of South Florida’s leading litigators by other industry publications, including Chambers USA, the South Florida Legal Guide, Florida Trend, and the South Florida Business Journal

Practice Areas Explained

Jason S. Oletsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jason S. Oletsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jason S. Oletsky

Where is Jason S. Oletsky's law office located?
Jason S. Oletsky's law practice is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The firm is Akerman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jason S. Oletsky handle?
Jason S. Oletsky focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
Where did Jason S. Oletsky go to law school?
Jason S. Oletsky earned their education at (J.D., 1994).
How can I contact Jason S. Oletsky for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jason S. Oletsky received?
Jason S. Oletsky's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 1994

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Private Equity Funds
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Business Journal, Listed in "Best of the Bar"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2009, Listed in the Corporate Counsel Edition
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide 2005-2009, Recognized in "Top Up & Comers"
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2005-2007, 2010, 2013, 2015, Listed for Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers Magazine 2007-2016, Listed in Florida for Business Litigation and Entertainment & Sports
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2008-2012 Ranked in Florida for Litigation: General Commercial
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Florida, Florida State Bar
Maryland, Maryland State Bar

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