Jason M. Schwartz, General Attorney in New York
3 years of legal practice · focused on General and Personal Injury
AssociateatWood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
New, NY
Practicing general in New York since 2023.
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Jason M. Schwartz is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Jason has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
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- General · Personal Injury
- Handles General and Personal Injury matters from New York, NY.
- 3 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jason M. Schwartz: Jason M. Schwartz is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Jason has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jason takes on
Jason concentrates on general and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jason handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Jason takes general matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in New York
Jason takes personal injury matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jason M. Schwartz — general lawyer in New York
Jason M. Schwartz is an associate based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and Personal Injury. Jason has 3 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP.
Jason Schwartz is an experienced associate attorney in WSHB's New York City office. His practice focuses on general liability and litigation, with a growing emphasis on extensive property damage and construction defect cases. He represents firm clients in all phases of litigation, combining sharp analytical skills with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to risk management and dispute resolution.
Jason earned his Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and holds a bachelor's degree from Columbia University, where he specialized in historiography, concentrating on the Atlantic World from 1500 to 1866. This academic background informs his methodical, evidence-driven style of legal analysis.
He is admitted to practice law in New York and is fluent in English. Additionally, he is conversational in Hebrew and Spanish and is currently learning Hungarian.
Outside of his legal practice, Jason is committed to his ongoing academic and professional development, with a strong interest in the intersection of history, law, and culture.
How Jason handles general matters
Jason Schwartz is an experienced associate attorney in WSHB's New York City office. His practice focuses on general liability and litigation, with a growing emphasis on extensive property damage and construction defect cases. He represents firm clients in all phases of litigation, combining sharp analytical skills with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to risk management and dispute…
Who Jason represents
Jason reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and personal injury matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 2021
Columbia University
B.A. · 2016
Jurisdictions
Jason's state bar admissions
New York
2023 · ACTIVE
Jason studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Columbia University.
Law school and academic background
Jason completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.A. in Columbia University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jason runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Jason M. Schwartz's office in New York
Jason's primary office is at 685 Third Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP
685 Third Avenue, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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How to hire Jason M. Schwartz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jason usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jason charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jason will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jason
Jason discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jason confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jason's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jason M. Schwartz
How much does it cost to hire Jason for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jason walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jason offer a free consultation?
Jason charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Jason's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jason gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jason take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jason is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jason will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jason?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jason will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jason accepting new general clients right now?
Jason's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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