407-349-3949

Jeff Aaron

Founding Shareholder

jeff.aaron@downsaaron.com

(850) 312-1559

Focus & Practice Areas

  • Litigation
  • Government
  • Election Law
  • Data Privacy and Security
  • Intellectual Property and Technology

Biography

Versatile litigator and sought-after community leader representing private sector clients and governmental entities in complex disputes. 

Jeff Aaron represents private and public sector clients throughout Florida in complex commercial litigation and governmental actions. His versatile experience ranges from election law and government affairs to intellectual property and technology matters. Jeff collaborates with clients operating across a range of sectors, including government, higher education, and technology, among others. Known for his natural leadership abilities and valuable governmental insights, Jeff was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to serve on the Sixth District Court of Appeal Judicial Nominating Commission and was subsequently elected to serve as its chair.

An ardent advocate of intellectual and practical developments in the law, Jeff works closely with clients to provide meaningful and substantive counsel throughout the litigation process. His deep understanding of how state and local governments function, helps clients understand the legal and regulatory implications of legislative issues affecting business operations and strategic planning. When challenges arise, Jeff represents clients before state agencies, at administrative hearings, and in state and federal courts throughout the state.

Prior to founding Downs Aaron, Jeff served as a judicial intern for The Honorable Jeffrey Levenson of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court in Florida. He also served as a law clerk in Florida Governor Rick Scott’s Office of the General Counsel, at William Morris Endeavor’s Music Division, and at the University of Florida’s Office of the Vice President and General Counsel.

Education

  • J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2016, cum laude
  • M.B.A., Florida Gulf Coast University, 2012, with Honors
  • B.S., Florida Gulf Coast University, 2010

Admissions & Affiliations

Admissions:

  • Florida
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts of Florida
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Affiliations:

  • Judicial Nominating Commission, Sixth District Court of Appeal
    • Chair
  • Judicial Nominating Commission, 9th Judicial Circuit
    • Chair, 2020-2021
    • Vice Chair, 2019-2020
  • The Federalist Society, President, Young Lawyers Chapter
  • Public Employees Relations Commission
    • Commissioner

News, Insights, and Recognition

News:

Insights:

  • Moderator, “A Discussion with Florida Supreme Court Justice Jamie Grosshans,” Inaugural Florida Young Lawyers Summit, June 26, 2021
  • Speaker, “Don’t Get Spooked: 2020 Elections and the law,” Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Virtual Event, October 29, 2020

Recognition:

  • Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, 2021-2024
    • Commercial Litigation
    • Government Relations Practice
    • Intellectual Property Law
    • Technology Law