Portrait of Jake Ramsey

Jake L. Ramsey

Counsel

Jake Ramsey solves business disputes with a clear strategy and steady execution. A commercial litigator and trial attorney, he represents companies of all sizes in cases involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, noncompete and non-solicitation agreements, breach of warranty, business divorce, receiverships, and shareholder oppression. For clients managing litigation in multiple venues, Jake develops unified strategies that align teams, records, and objectives across jurisdictions, ensuring cases progress toward resolution.

From investigation through trial, Jake plans each step around the business goal at stake. He manages discovery, evaluates liability and exposure, and prepares witnesses and decision-makers so they can act with confidence. His experience with class actions and multi-district litigation helps companies facing parallel suits in different courts reduce risk, preserve leverage, and avoid duplicate effort.

Jake regularly works with the firm's Creditors' Rights, Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group to pursue and defend high-stakes business disputes arising before, during, and after bankruptcy proceedings. His experience includes adversary proceedings, fraudulent transfer litigation, creditor remedies, contested claims, receiverships, and post-judgment collection matters.

While Jake practices in Texas, his work is national. Licensed in Texas, he has litigated matters in Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin. Clients rely on his practical, no-nonsense communication and his ability to coordinate efficiently with in-house counsel and outside teams.

Outside the office, Jake enjoys spending time with family and friends, cheering on the Dallas Mavericks, and playing sand volleyball.

    Education

    • Texas Tech School of Law (J.D., summa cum laude)
    • Texas Christian University (B.S.)

    State Bar Admissions

    • Texas

    Court Admissions

    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    • United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas
    • United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
    • United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
    • United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas
    • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
    • United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania

    Recognitions

    • Selected to Super Lawyers Rising Stars® for Business Litigation (2018-2025)
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Firm Highlights

  • Events
    AIA Tri-State Conference
    Princeton will serve as the backdrop for three days of connection, learning, and design leadership. From keynotes to tours to the Tri-State Design Awards, this year’s conference is designed to go far beyond education sessions. Kick off the week with pre-conference intensives and individual state component Design Award celebrations, followed by three days of education, inspiration, networking, and design excellence at the 2026 AIA Tri-State Conference—featuring pre-conference intensives, three keynote speakers, 25 education sessions, curated tours, an expo, spec academies, and the AIA Tri-State Design Awards—bringing together architects and design professionals from New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania to connect, learn, and celebrate the best of the profession. G2. Designing Secure Practices: Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Contractual Provisions, and Insurance Risks for Architects (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) Architects and design professionals increasingly rely on cloud platforms, BIM software, and digital tools to manage sensitive data, creating cybersecurity and privacy risks. A single incident can trigger liability claims, regulatory obligations, reputational harm, and insurance challenges. Yet many firms underestimate how contracts, insurance, and internal practices intersect during a breach. This program offers legal and insurance perspectives on cyber risk in architecture, examining liability exposure, risky contract provisions, and mitigation strategies. A cyber insurance expert will explain policy responses, coverage gaps, coordination with professional liability, and best practices for aligning insurance with contractual risk and protecting firms from evolving cyber threats. Learning Objectives: Identify key cybersecurity and data privacy risks faced by architecture firms and explain how these risks can impact professional liability and project outcomes. Analyze common contractual provisions to determine which clauses may increase exposure to cyber incidents and propose strategies to mitigate these risks. Evaluate the scope and limitations of cyber insurance policies, including coordination with professional liability coverage, to determine how a policy would respond in a breach scenario. Develop actionable risk management strategies by integrating legal, contractual, and insurance considerations to protect sensitive client and project data.
  • Events
    The 2026 Economic, Tax, and Accounting Updates
    We are looking forward to the Mid-Atlantic CFO Roundtable's next event on November 13, 2026. This is a program with topics built for Finance Executives. We are extremely fortunate to have three excellent speakers: Dr. Daraius Irani, Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University; Mike Stankus, Tax Office Managing Principal at BDO; and Daniel Wahlberg, Managing Partner of Acclare Solutions. The economy is rapidly changing with various factors driving it. The November 3rd midterm elections may also have an impact. Our three expert presenters will discuss the ramifications of the election, and the current year updates to GAAP financial reporting and Federal and State income taxes. Please join us for what will surely be an informative and timely discussion. Meet Our Speakers: Daraius Irani, Ph.D. • Towson University Vice President, Business & Public Engagement Dr. Daraius Irani serves as Vice President of Business and Public Engagement at Towson University as well as the chief economist for the Regional Economic Studies Institute (RESI) at Towson University, a policy group providing economic, fiscal impact, and policy analysis to public and private entities.  Dr. Irani is often called upon to provide economic presentations to organizations across Maryland. He has appeared on numerous television programs and in local and regional print media. Dr. Irani holds a Ph.D. in economics from University of California, Santa Barbara. Dan Wahlberg • Acclare Solutions Managing Partner With over 28 years of experience, Dan Wahlberg is a recognized leader in audit and assurance for the Mid-Atlantic’s middle market business community. As a licensed CPA in Maryland and Virginia, Dan has led assurance practices at top regional firms, including serving as Baltimore Audit Managing Partner and Assurance Practice Leader at BDO USA in Baltimore and as Partner and member of the Management Committee at Hertzbach & Company P.A which merged into BDO in 2020. His expertise centers on delivering clarity, strategic guidance, and proactive solutions to middle-market businesses across Baltimore and beyond. His entrepreneurial spirit has led him to begin a new CPA firm this year with four other CPAs serving the business community. Dan holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Rutgers University and began his career at PWC in New York. He is also deeply engaged in the community, previously serving as President of ACG Maryland and current Board member and as Audit Committee Member for The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore.  Mike Stankus • BDO USA LLP Tax Office Managing Principal Mike Stankus is the Tax Office Managing Principal for the firm’s Baltimore office. He has more than 16 years of experience providing tax planning and preparation and management advisory services for his clients. Mike focuses on advising privately held businesses and their owners on effective growth and tax strategies. He also performs various engagements for mergers and acquisitions and complex cost accounting projects and projections. In addition, he represents various government contracting clients before the DCAA and assists with FAR compliance. Mike’s areas of concentration include working with government contractors, professional service firms, construction companies, and homebuilders.