Jason T. Hanselman

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When government intersects with business, when regulatory land mines abound, and ever-changing laws and administrations present a thicket of new challenges, clients turn to Jason Hanselman. He serves as a trusted counselor for companies in heavily regulated industries, navigating their complex legal landscapes, protecting them from unforced errors, and facilitating their projects and plans.

Jason knows the rules and the players that can determine whether a client faces exposure for compliance violations or obtains the approvals, permits, or decisions that allow them to move forward. He also knows those rules and players change regularly. Jason's ability to adapt and tailor his approach to shifting regulatory realities and his penchant for seeing the larger picture consistently put his clients in a position to succeed.

A substantial portion of Jason's practice involves protecting and advancing clients' interests in the energy sector. Deeply immersed in the legal and practical realities of the industry, Jason represents public utilities and other energy providers on complex matters involving rate increase requests, power supply and gas cost recovery, and certificates of public convenience and necessity for various types of facilities.

Often serving as outside general counsel, Jason delivers clear guidance that keeps his clients on the right side of compliance issues and develops the strategies for dealing with regulators and other parties whose buy-in is required.

Jason's experience extends to election law and the gaming industry. He has advised clients up and down the ballot, from presidential campaigns to state judicial candidates.

For commercial and tribal gaming interests, Jason has played critical roles in drafting legislation, obtaining licenses, and negotiating agreements between consultants, developers, management companies, and tribes. For commercial and tribal gaming interests, Jason has played critical roles in drafting legislation, obtaining licenses, and negotiating agreements between consultants, developers, management companies, and tribes. Recently named by The Legal 500 US 2023 as a key lawyer in the area of Native American law and Gaming, Jason has extensive experience representing Indian tribes and businesses seeking to establish and develop their gaming facilities.

No matter the industry or issue, Jason endeavors to take regulatory concerns and hurdles off his clients' plates so they can confidently move forward with their plans and achieve their objectives.

I want my clients to see me as an 'easy button' they can press when they need to address a concern or work through a problem. Finding solutions and facilitating their business goals are the common threads throughout my practice.
    • University of Miami, J.D., cum laude, Journal of Psychology, Public Policy and Law, Student Editor
    • Michigan State University, B.A., with honors
  • Bar Admissions

    • Michigan, 2000
  • Court Admissions

    • United States Supreme Court
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
    • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan
    • Recognized by The Legal 500 United States as a Key Lawyer for Native American Law, 2021 and 2023

    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® for Energy & Natural Resources; Administrative Law; Schools & Education; Legislative & Governmental Affairs; Business Litigation; Nonprofit Organizations, 2021-Present

    • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law, Education Law, Administrative / Regulatory Law, and Government Relations Practice, 2019-2024

    • Recognized in Michigan Super Lawyers® as a Rising Star, 2012-2015
    • Recipient of an AV® Preeminent™ Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
    • Named among Leaders in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly, 2019
    • Named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of Governmental, Municipal, Lobbying and Administrative by the Leading Lawyers Network, 2014-2017, 2020. Law Bulletin Publishing Company
    • Recipient of the 33rd Annual Distinguished Brief Award, Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law Review, 2018
    • CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Business Planning
    • Dean's Scholar, University of Miami School of Law
    • Ingham County Bar Association, President, 2015-2016

    • Ingham County Bar Foundation Board of Directors, 2015-2022

    • Ingham County Bar Foundation President, 2017-2019

    • Republican National Lawyers Association, Michigan Chair, 2004-2019

    • Republican National Lawyers Association, National Vice President for Membership, 2019-2020

    • Electric Cooperative Bar Association

    • Michigan Unarmed Combat Commissioner (formerly known as the Boxing Commission), appointed by the Governor to regulate boxing and mixed martial arts in Michigan, 2013-2021

    • President, DeWitt Board of Education, elected to six-year terms in 2014 and 2020

    • Elected Precinct Delegate in Clinton County, 2002-2016

    • Lawyers for Romney, Michigan Co-Chair, 2011-2012

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