Jason Mehta
USA Guide 2024
Band 3 : Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
Band 3
About
Provided by Jason Mehta
Practice Areas
Jason is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most experienced and accomplished white-collar defense attorneys. Drawing on his time at the Department of Justice, as well as years of defense experience, clients call on Jason for their most difficult criminal and civil fraud matters, internal investigations, and bet-the-company litigation.
Jason is a frequent speaker and author on government prosecution, healthcare fraud, FCPA compliance, and anti-money laundering topics. Jason is involved in Florida’s active Indian American community. He is a member of the South Asian Bar Association and a board member of the South Asian Bar Association, Florida Chapter.
His areas of focus include healthcare and telemedicine defense, CARES Act defense, public representation and public integrity investigations, and sports and entertainment defense. Prior to joining Bradley, Jason served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office in Jacksonville, Florida. He was recognized in 2017 with the Department of Justice’s Director Award, one of the highest honors bestowed upon DOJ employees.
Jason also worked as an attorney-adviser for the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., where he led the department’s responses to various Congressional investigations and represented the department in lawsuits throughout the country.
Apart from his government service, Jason also worked in private practice in Washington, D.C., representing a variety of clients in civil litigation matters, anti-money laundering and Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) investigations, government regulatory actions, and other proceedings.
Career
The Best Lawyers in America®, Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2021-2022), Qui Tam Law (2021-2022), Health Care Law (2022); Tampa Bay Business Journal's "Top 40 Under 40" (2021); Department of Justice Director’s Award Recipient; Department of State Meritorious Honor Award Recipient; State of Florida’s “Fraud Fighter of the Year” Award, 2015; Health and Human Service’s “Exceptional Achievement” Award, 2016; Commendations from the Defense Health Agency for Exceptional Service; U.S. Attorney Office, Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, Civil Fraud Case of the Year (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)
Professional Memberships
Federal Bar Association, Qui Tam Section, Board Member; Federal Bar Association, Tampa Chapter, Board Member; Criminal Law Section, Chair; Leadership Florida, Connect Florida Alumnus; Leadership Tampa Alumnus; Florida Bar, Health Law Section, Executive Council Member; CLE Chair Criminal Law Section, Executive Council Member; Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), Fellow; American Bar Association, Health Law Section, Government Lawyers Committee, Vice Chair
Personal
JD, Harvard Law School (2007), magna cum laude; BA, University of California, Berkeley (2003), with high honors
Chambers Review
USA
Jason Mehta frequently counsels clients in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals and healthcare. He advises on investigations and other proceedings, with a particular focus on False Claims Act cases.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Jason is informative and diligent."
"Jason brings the perspective of both the government and defense counsel to every case. He's efficient, creative and calm under pressure."
"Jason is informative and diligent."
"Jason brings the perspective of both the government and defense counsel to every case. He's efficient, creative and calm under pressure."