Jason W. Searl

As a seasoned real estate attorney, Jason has decades of experience serving businesses, individuals, and institutions throughout Florida. He has worked on a variety of real estate projects and closings, including development and land use, finance, sales, licensing, leasing, mergers and acquisitions, title insurance, and escrow and closing agent services. His current practice focuses on public and government law matters concerning real estate, land use, banking, environmental issues, corporate affairs, and higher education.

As a Winter Park native, Jason is committed to continuing to serve the communities he calls home. He is a highly engaged member of the real estate development community, having served on and chaired both the Municipal Planning Board and the Board of Zoning Adjustment for the City of Orlando, and has worked as the assistant attorney for several Central Florida towns and cities. He is presently the firm representative in the Association of Florida Community Developers (AFCD) and Florida Bankers Association (FBA).

Before joining Maynard Nexsen, he was a Shareholder at a Florida-based firm, where he represented landowners, developers, and individuals, guiding clients through complex transactions and disputes throughout the I-4 Corridor. His broad experience in real estate continues to inform his solutions-oriented approach to every matter he handles.

Jason earned his B.A. from Furman University before returning to Florida to receive both his J.D. and M.B.A. from Stetson University.

Community & Professional

• The Florida Bar
  • Environmental and Land Use Law Section
  • Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
• Association of Florida Community Developers
• Boone High School Athletic Association, Board Member
• Central Florida Partnership, Board of Trustees
• City of Orlando
  • Municipal Planning Board
  • Board of Zoning Adjustment
  • Parks Impact Fee Program Advisory Board
  • Community Development Block Grants Advisory Committee
  • Transportation Authority Committee
  • Board Review Committee
• Delaney Park Little League Board of Directors
  • Secretary
• Downtown Orlando Partnership, Class Connect DTO
• Heart to Heart, a Community Care Organization, Board Member and Legal Counsel
• Leadership Florida Cornerstone, Class 42
• Leadership Orlando, Class 98
• Leadership Seminole, Class 24
• Melbourne Regional Chamber, Board of Directors
• Urban Land Institute
• Winter Park Chamber of Commerce Fundraising Planning Committee
• Volusia County Association for Responsible Development