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, non-compete 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.

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 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

Firm Highlights

  • Podcasts
    Artful Donations: Exploring Museum Exchange
    In this episode of The Legal Canvas, host Caryn Keppler welcomes Robert Wainstein and Michael Darling, co-founders of Museum Exchange, the first digital platform dedicated to facilitating art donations to museums and nonprofit institutions across North America. Together, they explore how technology is transforming the way collectors, artists, estates, and cultural organizations connect through charitable giving. Robert and Michael explain the inspiration behind Museum Exchange, the challenges they set out to solve, and how the platform has grown into a network of more than 400 museums. They walk listeners through the donation process—from evaluating artwork and matching donors with institutions to handling logistics, documentation, and tax considerations. Along the way, they discuss the realities of museum collecting, why many donations are declined, and how thoughtful placements can help preserve artists' legacies while expanding access to important works of art. The conversation also explores Museum Exchange's work with living artists, artist estates, hospitals, universities, and smaller regional museums, as well as the launch of the Charis Foundation for the Arts, a nonprofit designed to steward significant collections before placing them with institutions that can best benefit from them. Robert and Michael conclude by sharing their vision for the future of charitable art transactions and how Museum Exchange is helping reshape philanthropy in the arts for generations to come.