Biography

Jason D. Kaplan is an Associate with the firm’s Westport office. His practice is centered on municipal law. Jason helps municipal and private clients navigate land use proceedings, zoning appeals, foreclosures, freedom of information appeals, and other matters where a thorough understanding of local law is indispensable. 

Jason has a J.D. from New York University and an A.B. in philosophy from Princeton University, where he won the Quin Morton Prize. He also has a Masters in biomedical science from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In law school, he was in the International Law Society, served as an Articles Editor for the Annual Survey of American Law, and distinguished himself in Constitutional and First Amendment law. 

Before joining the firm, Jason worked as a per diem prosecutor. His work in law school included commercial litigation for a midtown firm. He also handled zoning matters for a nonprofit, and contributed research for a 2019 book on New York’s gun control law. 

Practice Areas

• Land Use & Zoning
• Municipal law

Education

• New York University School of Law
  • J.D., 2021
• Princeton University
  • A.B. Philosophy, 2012
  • Minor: Neuroscience

Languages

• German

Professional Associations

• Connecticut Bar Association

Bar Admissions

• Connecticut
• New York