- Represented an opportunity-based real estate fund in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sales of retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use facilities across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.
- Represented John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods in its sale of approximately 7,400 controlled lots and 280 homes in backlog to PulteGroup Inc.
- Represented an opportunity-based real estate investor in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and sales of office and mixed-use projects in metropolitan Atlanta.
- Represented national multifamily residential developers in the development, acquisition, and financing of projects across the Southeast and Washington, D.C.
- Represented a developer in the acquisition, development, financing, and sale of self-storage facilities in the Southeast and joint ventures with institutional real estate funds.
- Represented a global hotel company in the development and sale of a mixed-use project in Atlanta.
- Counsel to leading homebuilders in the negotiation and administration of senior secured revolving credit facilities.
- Phone: +1 404 881 7845
- Email: jason.howard@alston.com
Jason Howard is the co-chair of Alston & Bird’s Real Estate Group. Jason concentrates his practice in the real estate and finance industries. His practice includes structuring joint ventures and representing developers, purchasers, and sellers in all aspects of the acquisition and disposition of mixed-use, office, multifamily residential, and industrial projects and portfolios. He also represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of financing transactions and workouts, including commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans, asset-based loans, and project financings. As a member of the firm’s Coronavirus Task Force, Jason has also advised clients on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on their real estate agreements, including office and retail leases and construction contracts.
Jason is recognized in Chambers USA as one of the leading lawyers for Real Estate in Georgia. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America® in the Real Estate category and was named a “Client Service All-Star” in the 2015 edition of BTI Consulting Group’s annual survey of the nation’s top lawyers identified by corporate counsel as the best at serving clients. He was one of only seven associates recognized in the 2015 rankings.
Jason attended the Georgia Institute of Technology, graduating in 2006 with highest honors, and went on to receive his J.D. from the University of Georgia in 2009, graduating magna cum laude and Order of the Coif.
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Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 6, 2024Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2024Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 73 practice rankings and 153 leading lawyer listings.
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Webinar January 17, 2024Antitrust Lawsuits: Impacts on MultifamilyJoin us for this webinar featuring a panel discussion on the latest developments from lawsuits involving big data and rent-pricing software systems.Webinar January 17, 2024Antitrust Lawsuits: Impacts on MultifamilyJoin us for this webinar featuring a panel discussion on the latest developments from lawsuits involving big data and rent-pricing software systems.
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Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.Press Release June 1, 2023Alston & Bird Increases Practices and Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA 2023Alston & Bird has received significant recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, with 68 practice rankings and 149 leading lawyer listings.
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In the News August 24, 2022Law360 | Port of Savannah Growth Delivers Real Estate BoomJason Howard comments on the growth of the commercial real estate market around Savannah, GA.In the News August 24, 2022Law360 | Port of Savannah Growth Delivers Real Estate BoomJason Howard comments on the growth of the commercial real estate market around Savannah, GA.
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In the News June 3, 2022Law360 | Alston & Bird Scoops Up McGuireWoods Real Estate PartnerStephen Peterson is noted as a new real estate partner in the firm’s Atlanta office and Jason Howard is quoted on his joining.In the News June 3, 2022Law360 | Alston & Bird Scoops Up McGuireWoods Real Estate PartnerStephen Peterson is noted as a new real estate partner in the firm’s Atlanta office and Jason Howard is quoted on his joining.
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Press Release June 2, 2022Alston & Bird Strengthens Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with Addition of Partner Stephen D. PetersonAlston & Bird has strengthened its Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with the addition of partner Stephen D. Peterson in Atlanta. Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate capital raises, development, and finance.Press Release June 2, 2022Alston & Bird Strengthens Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with Addition of Partner Stephen D. PetersonAlston & Bird has strengthened its Real Estate Finance & Investment Group with the addition of partner Stephen D. Peterson in Atlanta. Peterson brings more than 25 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate capital raises, development, and finance.
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In the News June 2, 2022The Daily Report | ‘Busy As We've Ever Been’: Alston and Morris Manning Stock Up on Real Estate PartnersStephen Peterson is mentioned as a new real estate partner in the firm’s Atlanta office and Jason Howard comments on his arrival and the demand for real estate work.In the News June 2, 2022The Daily Report | ‘Busy As We've Ever Been’: Alston and Morris Manning Stock Up on Real Estate PartnersStephen Peterson is mentioned as a new real estate partner in the firm’s Atlanta office and Jason Howard comments on his arrival and the demand for real estate work.
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Press Release August 21, 2020Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2021 Best Lawyers and Ones to WatchTwo hundred and nineteen Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and 69 attorneys have been selected for the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.Press Release August 21, 2020Alston & Bird Earns Broad Recognition in 2021 Best Lawyers and Ones to WatchTwo hundred and nineteen Alston & Bird attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 2021 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and 69 attorneys have been selected for the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.
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What's in Store Summer 2020What’s in Store – June 2020Welcome back to What’s in Store, Alston & Bird’s multidisciplinary look at what’s ahead for the retail industry.
What's in Store Summer 2020What’s in Store – June 2020Welcome back to What’s in Store, Alston & Bird’s multidisciplinary look at what’s ahead for the retail industry.
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Webinar May 29, 2020Legal and Practical Ramifications for Commercial Real Estate Developers and Lenders in the post-COVID-19 WorldPlease join us for a multidisciplinary discussion of the new working world.Webinar May 29, 2020Legal and Practical Ramifications for Commercial Real Estate Developers and Lenders in the post-COVID-19 WorldPlease join us for a multidisciplinary discussion of the new working world.
Bar Admissions
- Georgia
Education
- University of Georgia (J.D., 2009)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (B.S., 2006)
Memberships
- BTI Consulting Group Client Service All-Star (2015)
- Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta Volunteer of the Year (2015)
- Atlanta Regional Commission Millennial Advisory Committee
- Urban Land Institute Center for Leadership Class of 2014
- Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta, Advisory Committee (2012–present)
- The Wren's Nest, board of directors (2016-2019)