Jonathan B. Nelson, Chair of the Litigation Department, handles a diverse array of matters including complex federal corporate litigation. He received his B.A. from Brown University in 1990 and was awarded a J.D. magna cum laude from Brooklyn Law School in 1993. Mr. Nelson has held the position of Assistant Adjunct Professor at Brooklyn Law School and has appeared several times as legal commentator on CourtTV as well as being a returning guest on CNN's "Burden of Proof". He has hosted an on-line chat group regarding the jury selection in the Embassy Bombing Case. A transcript of this chat can be found online at CNN.com.While serving as an Assistant District Attorney in Kings County, he was quickly promoted to the position of Senior Trial Attorney. Upon receiving commendations for successfully trying numerous felony cases, including homicides, Mr. Nelson was chosen to help form an elite bureau, specializing in the complex prosecution of crimes committed against children. Since leaving the DA's office, Mr. Nelson has successfully represented individuals and corporations in civil litigation fighting for every client with the importance they demand and treating each client with the dignity they deserve.Mr. Nelson has received many honors and awards for his proficiency in trial advocacy and has taught classes at both Brooklyn Law School and John Jay School of Criminal Justice. Mr. Nelson is admitted to practice in all of the courts of New York State, the State of Connecticut, and the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York and is a member of the New York State Bar Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.Specialties: CORPORATE COUNSEL and LITIGATORComprehensive Knowledge and Business Vision In:CORPORATE GOVERNANCE • MULTI-NATIONAL OPERATIONS • RISK MANAGEMENT • STRATEGIC BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT • DISPUTE RESOLUTION • COMPLEX LITIGATION MATTERS • CONTRACT LAW
Listed skills include Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Civil Litigation, and 19 others.
