About Jason Daniel Feld, Esq.

Jason Daniel Feld, Esq. is a Founding Partner of Kahana Feld where he chairs the insurance defense and real estate/construction litigation practice group.  Mr. Feld focuses in the defense of homebuilders, contractors, developers, and real estate professionals primarily in construction defect, general liability, insurance defense, construction accident and real estate matters.  Mr. Feld also represents government entities handling construction, eminent domain, general liability and environmental claims.  Mr. Feld is a nationwide leader in construction claims and active industry speaker serving as panel counsel for many prominent insurance carriers, as well as personal counsel to several national and regional homebuilders, developers and general contractors.  Mr. Feld is licensed to practice law in the States of California, Arizona and Texas.

Mr. Feld lives in Tustin Ranch with his wife and two daughters. He enjoys playing basketball, scuba diving, traveling and attending his daughters’ soccer and basketball teams. Most importantly he is a die-hard Houston sports fan.

Education

  • Whittier Law School (Juris Doctor, cum laude)
    • Extern to Honorable Alex Kozinkski, US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    • Law Review and Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Member
    • National Jewish Law Students Association, President (1998-1999)
    • Joseph A. Ball/Clarence S. Hunt Inns of Court, Member
  • University of Houston (Bachelor of Science in Political Science, cum laude)
    • Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity (President 1994-1995)
    • Omicron Delta Kappa National Honors Society

Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • State Bar of Texas
  • US Court of Appeals – Ninth Circuit
  • US District Court of the Central and Southern Districts of California
  • US District Court for the Northern District of Texas

Professional Highlights

  • AV Preeminent Rated – Martindale Hubble (peer rating awarded to the top 10% of attorneys that are recognized for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards)
  • Recognized as Rising Star by Super Lawyer Magazine (2009 – 2011)
  • Featured Attorney, Orange County Lawyer Journal
  • Association of Southern California Defense Counsel, Member
  • Defense Research Institute, Member
  • Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
    • President , Orange County Chapter (2020 – Present)
    • Director of Education Orange County Chapter (2019 – 2020)
  • Orange County Jewish Bar Association, Founding Member
  • Perrin Conferences – Annual National Construction Defect Conference, Speaker

     Publications

  • “The Butterfly Effect – Subtle Changes Under New Law Could Have Big Impact For Construction Firms” – CLM Construction Claims Magazine (Summer 2022)
  • “Breaking Down California’s Ever-Changing Right to Repair Act” – Law360
  • “Steps to Curb Construction Defect Actions for Homebuilders” – Construction Defect Journal
  • “Emerging Construction Technologies” – Construction Claims Magazine

Representative Clients

Private Clients

  • S&S Homes of the Central Coast, Inc.
  • Richard Phillips Construction
  • American Multi-Family, Inc.
  • Sliman West
  • Tilt Up, Inc.
  • Albert D. Seeno Homes/Discovery Builders
  • Mission Homes / Mission Development Co., Inc.
  • H/S Development Co., Inc.
  • United Development Group, Inc.
  • CoVelop Collaborative, Inc.
  • AVM Industries, Inc.
  • Signature Properties, Inc.
  • Mira Investments, Inc.
  • RKC Builders, Inc.
  • S.D. Daniels Construction, Inc.
  • Patriot Homes / DS Ventures, Inc.
  • The Olson Company
  • TRC Development, Inc. / Avalon Homes
  • Arnaiz Development, Inc. / Pristine Homes
  • Steven Walker Homes, Inc.
  • HomeCrete Homes / Key Construction, Inc.
  • Hofmann Homes
  • Pinnacle Communities, Inc.
  • Alvarado Group / Century Builders / Highlands Diversified, Inc.
  • North American Steel Corporation
  • KWA Construction
  • Bright Development, Inc.
  • Fireproof Contractors, Inc.
  • Van Daele Development
  • City Ventures, Inc.
  • K. Hovnanian Homes, Inc. / Forecast Homes, Inc.

Insurance Carrier Clients

  • Markel/Evanston Insurance
  • Allianz Resolution Management
  • Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co.
  • RiverStone Claims Management
  • American Safety Insurance Co.
  • Certain Underwriters, Lloyds of London
  • Tudor Insurance Company / Western World Insurance
  • AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.
  • United Specialty Insurance Company
  • York Risk Services / American Claims Services, Inc./Sedgwick
  • Croft Claim Services, Inc.
  • One Source
  • Dynamic Claims
  • Clear Blue Specialty Insurance
  • AIX/Hanover Insurance Company
  • Clarendon/Sussex/Companion
  • Argo/Colony Insurance Company
  • UFG Insurance
  • Everest Insurance Company
  • AXA XL Insurance
  • Network Adjusters, Inc.
  • Enstar / Cranmore
  • Starr Insurance
  • Arch Insurance
  • Gallagher Bassett
  • AIG Insurance Co.
  • Home Contractors Insurance Co.
  • AmeriSure Insurance
  • National Claims Services, Inc.

Government Clients

  • City of Pasadena
  • County of Orange

Community Involvement

  • Congregation B’nai Israel, Board Member (2018 – 2019; 2022 – present)
  • Orange County Jewish Adventure Princesses, Founding Member
  • National Eagle Scout Association
  • Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity, Regional Governor & Ornge County Alumni Club
  • Jewish Federation & Family Services – Solomon Society, Member
  • Jewish Community Foundation Orange County, Legacy Donor & Endowment Book of Life Member
  • World Central Kitchen & Second Harvest Foodbank – Fundraisers