Jason is a land use attorney focusing on complex land use and zoning matters in the Triangle, with a particular emphasis on Raleigh, Cary and Holly Springs in Wake County, NC. A practice built on 20+ years of earned trust among clients, communities and local governments alike, Jason represents landowners and developers on a wide range of development projects, from the rezoning stage through the issuance of building permits and enforcement issues that arise during the life of a development.

Jason’s practice includes legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative approvals. His background in litigation also positions him to advise clients on what happens when the courts need to be involved in the entitlements process.

Prior to founding Morningstar Law Group, Jason was a partner in the Raleigh office of an international law firm.

A proud father and rabid sports fan, Jason enjoys spending time with his family and watching NC State Wolfpack sports when he is not working.

  • Legal 500’s North Carolina Elite, Real Estate, 2026
  • Triangle Business Journal: Inaugural Triangle Law Awards Winner (2026)
  • Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year – Land Use and Zoning Law (2023, 2025)
  • Best Lawyers: Lawyer of the Year – Litigation – Land Use and Zoning (2025, 2027)
  • Best Lawyers: Land Use and Zoning Law (2018-2027), Real Estate Law (2021-2027), Litigation – Land Use and Zoning (2023-2027)
  • Chambers USA: Real Estate – Zoning/Land Use (2023-2024)
  • Triangle Business Journal: 40 Under 40 Leadership Award Winner (2016)
  • Represents clients with entitlements and permitting issues in the Town of Cary
  • Represent developer/landowner with rezoning for controversial 27 story development in Downtown Raleigh
  • Represent hospital and developer/landowner with rezoning of ~ 225 acres of Veridea for the North Carolina Children’s Hospital in Apex, NC
  • Represent local broadcasting company/developer with mixed use rezoning in the Town of Holly Springs
  • Represents clients with entitlements needs covering the full panoply of the use spectrum throughout the Triangle, including plans for office, retail, institutional, religious and residential uses
  • Represents regional and national home builders during rezoning process in Cary, Holly Springs, Apex, Garner and other municipalities
  • Represents regional developers of affordable housing communities
  • Represents national and regional developers in zoning and permitting matters in Raleigh, Wake County, and other Triangle municipalities
  • North Carolina State Bar (2002)
  • Wake County Planning Board: Chair (2019-present); Vice-chair (2016-2018)
  • Friends of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Board of Directors: Vice Chair (2018-present); Board Member (2015-2018)
  • Taylor Family YMCA: Board Member (2016-present); Affordable Housing Committee Chair (2019-present)
  • Hillsborough Street Community Service Corporation: Attorney to the Board (2009-present)
  • Blue Ridge Corridor Alliance: Attorney to the Board (2014-present)
  • Cary Chamber of Commerce: Member (2013-present)
  • ULI Triangle, TAP Committee, Member (2013-2017)
  • Green Building Council: Triangle Chapter Board, Member (2010-2012)
  • Peak Plan Task Force: Town of Apex Comprehensive Plan Task Force (2025-present)
A piece of advice
Take your work seriously, take your clients seriously, but do not take yourself too seriously.