Jon is a resourceful commercial litigator who excels in handling complex, high-stakes business disputes. With experience across diverse industries including real estate, financial services, and insurance, Jon anticipates his clients’ needs and provides tailored strategies to navigate their specific legal challenges.
Jon’s litigation practice includes advising businesses on litigation holds, data collection and preservation, and managing the review and production of electronically stored information (ESI). He has successfully led major discovery projects in both state and federal courts, as well as during government investigations. He has developed a reputation for delivering strategic and effective litigation solutions in challenging situations.
Jon’s prior experience includes working as a partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, where he spent over a decade in their New York and Washington, D.C. offices.
Before attending law school, Jon served in combat with the U.S. Army’s elite 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. He was deployed four times to Iraq and Afghanistan. His awards include the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Ranger Tab.
Professional Highlights
Crye Precision LLC v. Bennettsville Printing, 755 Fed. App’x 34 (2d Cir. 2018) – Lead counsel for U.S. Government contractor in a successful defense against claims for breach of contract and Lanham Act violations relating to the plaintiff’s claimed intellectual property. Obtained summary judgment, subsequently affirmed on appeal, and award of attorneys’ fees totaling $367,000.*
New York Commercial Bank v. Pullo, 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 520 (Bankr. S.D.N.Y. 2013) – Successful representation of secured lender in litigation arising in the context of Chapter 11 bankruptcy of regional oil and gas distributor.*
Represented national title insurance company against federal and state law claims related to the construction of two high-rise condominium buildings.*
Represented offshore trust in defense against federal RICO and state law claims.*
Represented secured lender in litigation to establish priority of client’s mortgage lien against adverse claims of corporate insider.*
* Jon handled these matters prior to joining Sands Anderson
Recognition
Best Lawyers in America ® in Commercial Litigation, 2024
Favorite Book
The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt Edmund Morris
Background
Education
Cardozo School of Law, J.D.
University of Richmond, M.B.A.
William & Mary, B.A
Admissions
Virginia
New York
Tennessee
Washington D.C.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Virginia
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
U.S. District Court, District of Colombia
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Tennessee
U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee
Involvement
Professional Affiliations
American Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Richmond Bar Association
Publications
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