About Jonathan

Jonathan is a nationally recognized trial and appellate lawyer with a distinguished track record in high-stakes tech and commercial litigation. He represents leading companies in complex civil disputes, including trials, arbitrations and appeals, and is known for his strategic judgment, courtroom presence and ability to deliver results in mission-critical matters.

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Passions

Skiing

Mountain biking

English Premier League football

Admissions and credentials

California

New York

Rankings and accolades

Litigation Counsel of America, fellow (2024)

Daily Journal: Top Trade Secrets Lawyers (2023)

The Legal 500 US: Recommended Lawyer in Dispute Resolution: General Commercial Disputes (2023 – 2024)

Benchmark Litigation: Litigation Star – Commercial (National, California) (2025)

Memberships and affiliations

Northern District of California, lawyer representative (2020 – 2024), co-chair (2023 – 2024)

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL), board of governors

Association of Business Trial Lawyers (ABTL), Northern California chapter, membership co-chair

Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society, advisory board member

Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court

Bar Association of San Francisco, judiciary committee, chair (2017)

Bar Association of San Francisco, executive committee litigation section, chair (2014)

Harvard Law School Association of Northern California, executive committee

California Civility Task Force

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