Jason H. Baruch

Partner

Practices

Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Financial Services Litigation | Maritime | Lawyer Ethics, Risk Management and Regulation

Industries

Financial Services | Healthcare & Life Sciences | Transportation & Infrastructure | Legal Profession

Jason H. Baruch

+1.813.227.6607

Overview

Jason H. Baruch is an attorney in the Tampa office of Holland & Knight. Mr. Baruch focuses his practice on complex commercial and contract litigation, including contract disputes, unfair competition disputes, restrictive covenant/noncompete and trade secret disputes, partnership and corporate disputes, maritime litigation, merger and acquisition litigation, data privacy and cyber litigation, business tort disputes, antitrust litigation, insurance coverage disputes, international commercial disputes and creditors' rights. He represents large institutional clients in a wide range of complex litigation at the federal and state level, as well as commercial arbitrations. In addition, Mr. Baruch provides counsel to lawyers, law firms and legal departments regarding lawyer ethics, risk management and malpractice defense.

Mr. Baruch has experience advising clients on business disputes, shareholder and noncompete agreements, lender disputes, trade secret and intellectual property misappropriation, contract disputes, commercial maritime matters, creditors' rights matters, data privacy litigation, and securities cases. In the appellate area, he has handled complex appeals at the state and federal level, including the Second, Third, Fourth, Seventh and Eleventh Circuits. Mr. Baruch's appellate matters include a number of published opinions in the area of complex business litigation.

Mr. Baruch is a Florida Bar Board Certified Business Litigation attorney.

Representative Experience

Obtained dismissal with prejudice in eight-figure data breach case against healthcare entity
Obtained $5.1 million summary judgment for plaintiff on consulting agreement
Obtained defense summary judgment for majority shareholders, officers, and directors on multiple claims of breaches of fiduciary duty
Obtained defense summary judgment on multimillion-dollar claims based on partnership agreement
Obtained dismissal of lawsuit claiming violations of various antitrust laws, including the Sherman Antitrust Act and the Florida Antitrust Act, on behalf of a medical supplies manufacturer
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of $30 million Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) claims against officer and shareholder of corporation
Obtained defense summary judgment in merger and acquisitions litigation for business brokerage on claims of deceptive practices and fraud
Obtained seven-figure final summary judgment in merger and acquisitions litigation for business brokerage against seller pharmaceutical company that failed to pay commission pursuant to commercial contract
Obtained summary judgment in merger and acquisitions litigation in favor of business brokerage against seller medical device company that failed to pay commission pursuant to commercial contract
Obtained summary judgment on contract enforcement in defense of claims for breach of asset purchase and corporate merger agreement
Obtained final federal summary judgment in favor of maritime injury defendants in limitation of liability action
Obtained defense summary judgment for marine manufacturer against claimant alleging breach of contract
Obtained defense final summary judgment for medical practice on claims of unfair and deceptive trade practices
Obtained plaintiff's summary judgment on shareholder and fraudulent transfer claims against retail facility and managing director
Obtained defense summary judgment for medical facility on claims for breach of contract, unfair trade practices and declaratory judgment
Obtained defense final summary judgment in federal court against Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on behalf of company claiming superior creditor's lien on real property
Obtained defense dismissal for medical practice on claims of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) breaches and breach of fiduciary duty and confidentiality resulting from data breach
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of multimillion-dollar quasi-contract claims against military equipment manufacturer
Obtained defense dismissal of complaint for lack of jurisdiction in bankruptcy trustee lawsuit alleging fraudulent transfers, preferences, and breach of contract
Obtained defense summary judgment for limited partner on multimillion-dollar contractual interest claim in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) litigation; affirmed with opinion on appeal
Obtained dismissal with prejudice of emotional distress tort claims asserted by disgruntled shareholder
Obtained dismissal in several federal cyber litigation lawsuits claiming violation of the Florida Security of Communications Act, the state's "wiretap" statute
Defended a surgical telescope dealer and sales broker in noncompete injunction proceeding, resulting in denial of injunction
Obtained summary judgment establishing indemnity judgment in favor of large commercial cleaning company, against seller of company who failed to fulfill tax obligations
Obtained multiple summary judgments for a financial advisor against asset buyer claiming breach of contract, breach of nondisclosure and nonsolicitation agreement, violation of trade secrets act and tortious interference

Obtained complete defense verdict at trial in multimillion-dollar complex partnership contract dispute over capital contributions in low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) litigation
Obtained defense verdict at trial of legal expenses for medical practice in a multimillion-dollar shareholder and noncompete litigation
Obtained $2.3 million trial award in fraudulent transfer case involving offshore trust
Defended medical practice in a multimillion-dollar contract and lease dispute, resulting in a successful verdict at arbitration
Obtained plaintiff's judgment after jury trial for software company in breach of contract case
Obtained $3.5 million recovery in shareholder and promissory note dispute
Obtained federal injunction in favor of medical center plaintiff for claims of trade secret misappropriation and violation of non-compete and confidentiality restrictive covenants
Obtained arbitration award in defense of all claims for television network companies sued for breach of contract, quasi-contract, promissory estoppel, negligent misrepresentation, and veil-piercing claims
Obtained arbitration award of all damages claimed in favor of hospitality client for conversion of restaurant equipment
Obtained complete defense ruling in trade secret and unfair competition injunction claim by plaintiff in cognitive supplement industry
Obtained judgment for a marine manufacturer plaintiff for the assignment of patent rights and a permanent injunction against a company that sought to misappropriate intellectual property rights relating to complex industrial machinery
Obtained judgment in trademark case enjoining use of unfairly similar real estate brokerage signage
Obtained judgment against bankruptcy debtor for nondischarge of commercial debts
Obtained defense ruling for a private equity firm against an injunction claim by a disgruntled former manager
Represented securities broker at trial regarding Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and securities issues, resulting in no liability for the broker
Obtained defense verdict for corporation in commissions lawsuit by a former employee
Obtained injunction for marine manufacturer against competitor to prohibit acts of unfair competition and deceptive trade practices
Obtained nondischarge judgment after trial against bankruptcy debtor for misrepresentations on commercial loan application
Obtained dismissal for creditor after trial of bankruptcy debtor case
Defended marine employer in maritime Jones Act and Longshore case, resulting in favorable settlement before jury trial
Represented plaintiff corporation in large fraudulent transfer case, resulting in multimillion-dollar settlement in favor of client
Obtained nondischarge judgment after trial in a Chapter 7 commercial bankruptcy case
Obtained plaintiff's verdict in action to recover on a contract and lien
Defended a medical device company in a patent action in federal court injunction proceeding and damages claims, resulting in denial of injunction and favorable settlement
Obtained restraining order against director of corporation to prevent imminent harm in internal governance dispute
Obtained $20 million recovery for private equity client recovering all damages, including legal fees and contractual interest, sought in real estate and commercial loan dispute
Obtained an arbitration award establishing indemnification liability for metal recycling company against owner of premises for insurance deductible expenses related to casualty on premises
Obtained a defense verdict and positive judgment on counterclaim for real estate investment company against minority shareholder claiming breach of contract, fraud and conversion/civil theft
Obtained an arbitration defense ruling for shopping network television station sued for breach of contract, quasi-contract and misrepresentation
Obtained an injunction in favor of a medical wellness center against a former officer and employee for misappropriation of trade secrets and breach of nondisclosure agreements
Obtained a $7 million verdict in federal trial for a Brazilian fertilizer company against supplier for breach of contract, resulting in detailed federal opinion applying United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG)
Obtained a $685,000 arbitration award for unjust enrichment, plus injunction, in an admiralty case for large marina against a luxury apartment complex for trespass and maritime nuisance, resulting from unauthorized drainage onto marina property
Obtained a directed verdict at trial in favor of a luxury marina sued for alleged violations of riparian rights and maritime nuisance

Representations of marinas, boatyards and shipyards for nonjudicial sales (pursuant to Florida Statute Section 328.17), dock-slip evictions and mechanics' liens relating to vessel owners owing debt for unpaid labor and materials
Representations of boat and yacht owners on warranty claims against vessel manufacturers and dealers
Represented injured vessel passengers in admiralty action against insurance carrier, resulting in a large settlement to maritime clients
Hired frequently as an expert witness in attorneys' fee disputes in various kinds of commercial matters

Credentials

Education

University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude
University of Florida, B.S.
University of Florida, B.A.

Bar Admissions/Licenses

Florida

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Memberships

U.S. Coast Guard, 50-ton Vessel Master Captain's License
Davis Island Yacht Club, Commodore, 2021-2022
Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation, Officer and Board Member

Honors & Awards

The Best Lawyers in America guide, Tampa Litigation - Banking and Finance Lawyer of the Year, 2025
The Best Lawyers in America guide, Litigation - Banking and Finance, 2022-2025
Top Lawyers, Admiralty & Maritime Law, Tampa Magazines, 2020, 2022, 2025
Stand-out Lawyer, Thomson Reuters, 2024, 2025
Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2020-2024
Florida Bar Board Certified in Business Litigation
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated
Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend magazine, 2018-2022
Florida Trend Legal Elite Up & Comer, 2012-2015, 2017
Rising Star, Florida Super Lawyers magazine, 2009
University of Florida Law Review, 2002-2004
Phi Beta Kappa

News

Holland & Knight Adds New Litigation Partner Jason H. Baruch

Press Release / September 22, 2014

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