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Jason R. Hodge

Jason R. Hodge

Of Counsel

1021 E. Cary St.
Suite 2120
Richmond, VA 23219
T 804.533.3891
jason.hodge@nelsonmullins.com
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Jason focuses his practice on advanced motions, with an emphasis on products liability defense, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and appeals. He works with clients on matters in federal and state court from coast to coast.

As both a principal and contributing brief writer in many of his cases, Jason authors motions at all stages of litigation,...

Jason focuses his practice on advanced motions, with an emphasis on products liability defense, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and appeals. He works with clients on matters in federal and state court from coast to coast.

As both a principal and contributing brief writer in many of his cases, Jason authors motions at all stages of litigation, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, Rule 702 motions, various discovery and non-dispositive motions, and briefing on interlocutory and final appeals. He provides foundational support to the briefing and trial teams with meticulous legal research and analysis and actively participates in the development of global defense strategy. He has experience with traditional case work-up, including taking depositions and providing discovery strategy and analysis. He also works on appeals from the amicus perspective, authoring amicus briefs and promoting client interests and positions.

Outside of his practice, Jason enjoys spending time with his friends exploring all that Richmond has to offer. He stays active by playing soccer and riding the Peloton. He also is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Jason R. Hodge

including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, Rule 702 motions, various discovery and non-dispositive motions, and briefing on interlocutory and final appeals. He provides foundational support to the briefing and trial teams with meticulous legal research and analysis and actively participates in the development of global defense strategy. He has experience with traditional case work-up, including taking depositions and providing discovery strategy and analysis. He also works on appeals from the amicus perspective, authoring amicus briefs and promoting client interests and positions.

Outside of his practice, Jason enjoys spending time with his friends exploring all that Richmond has to offer. He stays active by playing soccer and riding the Peloton. He also is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Authored briefing that led to exclusion of testimony from multiple experts and resulting grants of summary judgment in multiple federal court actions (N.D. Tex. and N.D. Ill.) alleging personal injury, product liability claims against sports equipment manufacturer.
  • Obtained ruling from Illinois federal court striking class allegations from putative class action complaint by multiple former football players alleging personal injury, product liability claims.
  • Co-authored amicus brief on behalf of industry group in appeal before the Fourth Circuit.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate focusing on general civil litigation at a regional law firm (2018)
  • Associate focusing on appellate and advanced motions at a national product liability firm (2019–2022)
  • Judicial Intern to the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2016)
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Authored briefing that led to exclusion of testimony from multiple experts and resulting grants of summary judgment in multiple federal court actions (N.D. Tex. and N.D. Ill.) alleging personal injury, product liability claims against sports equipment manufacturer.
  • Obtained ruling from Illinois federal court striking class allegations from putative class action complaint by multiple former football players alleging personal injury, product liability claims.
  • Co-authored amicus brief on behalf of industry group in appeal before the Fourth Circuit.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate focusing on general civil litigation at a regional law firm (2018)
  • Associate focusing on appellate and advanced motions at a national product liability firm (2019–2022)
  • Judicial Intern to the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2016)

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Recognitions

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Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star – Personal Injury Products: Defense (2024-2025)

Professional Activities

  • Defense Research Institute
    • Young Lawyers Committee (2020–present)
    • Chair, Resource Bank Subcommittee, Young Lawyers Steering Committee (2021–present)
  • Richmond Bar Association (2018–present)

Jason focuses his practice on advanced motions, with an emphasis on products liability defense, class actions, multidistrict litigation, and appeals. He works with clients on matters in federal and state court from coast to coast.

As both a principal and contributing brief writer in many of his cases, Jason authors motions at all stages of litigation,... including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, motions to strike, Rule 702 motions, various discovery and non-dispositive motions, and briefing on interlocutory and final appeals. He provides foundational support to the briefing and trial teams with meticulous legal research and analysis and actively participates in the development of global defense strategy. He has experience with traditional case work-up, including taking depositions and providing discovery strategy and analysis. He also works on appeals from the amicus perspective, authoring amicus briefs and promoting client interests and positions.

Outside of his practice, Jason enjoys spending time with his friends exploring all that Richmond has to offer. He stays active by playing soccer and riding the Peloton. He also is an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Representative Matters

  • Authored briefing that led to exclusion of testimony from multiple experts and resulting grants of summary judgment in multiple federal court actions (N.D. Tex. and N.D. Ill.) alleging personal injury, product liability claims against sports equipment manufacturer.
  • Obtained ruling from Illinois federal court striking class allegations from putative class action complaint by multiple former football players alleging personal injury, product liability claims.
  • Co-authored amicus brief on behalf of industry group in appeal before the Fourth Circuit.

Previous Professional Experience

  • Associate focusing on general civil litigation at a regional law firm (2018)
  • Associate focusing on appellate and advanced motions at a national product liability firm (2019–2022)
  • Judicial Intern to the Honorable M. Hannah Lauck, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (2016)

Education

  • University of Richmond School of Law, JD, magna cum laude (2016)
    • Order of the Coif
    • McNeill Law Society
    • Senior Notes & Comments Editor, University of Richmond Law Review
  • Colgate University, BA, History with honors, cum laude (2013)
    • NCAA D1 Varsity Track and Field

Admissions

  • Virginia
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk, The Honorable Joel C. Hoppe, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia (2016 - 2018)

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Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star – Personal Injury Products: Defense (2024-2025)

  • Defense Research Institute
    • Young Lawyers Committee (2020–present)
    • Chair, Resource Bank Subcommittee, Young Lawyers Steering Committee (2021–present)
  • Richmond Bar Association (2018–present)