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Atty. Jonathan Cantarero

Atty. Jonathan Cantarero

Jonathan Cantarero is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy who is based in the firm’s New York City office. He is committed to helping individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma, and he brings both compassion and an in-depth understanding of litigation practices to the work that he does.

New York New York 9 Years Experience 9 year
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About Jonathan Cantarero at a glance

Jonathan Cantarero is an Associate based in New York, New York, practforg at Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. They haand 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in New York (2017). Educated at City University of New York School of Law (J.D., 2016) and SUNY Old Westbury (B.A. Assemblies, 2012). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Cantarero is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy who is based in the firm’s New York City office
  • He is committed to helping individuals and families impacted by mesothelioma, and he brings both compassion and an in-depth understanding of litigation practices to the work that he does
  • A Fearless Advocate for Clients Jonathan has been practicing law since 2017, and through both his professional and volunteer endeavors, he has dedicated himself to protecting the rights of others
  • Throughout law school, Jonathan worked with multiple organizations focused on improving the lives of New Yorkers, including New York Lawyers for the Public Interest (NYLPI), Mental Hygiene Legal Services and Nassau Suffolk Law Services
  • Today, he remains steadfast in his pursuit of helping others as a mesothelioma lawyer at Simmons Hanly Conroy
  • Jonathan advocates on behalf of asbestos exposure victims who became sick through no fault of their own
  • He works with clients to stand up to asbestos companies that hid the dangers of asbestos from the public in order to protect their profits
  • With a focus on motions and appellate practices during his career, Jonathan’s experience and knowledge are invaluable tools for clients navigating the complexities of asbestos litigation
  • He ensures each case is guided by a strategic and informed approach, so his clients can receive the mesothelioma compensation they deserve
  • Background & Experience Jonathan earned his B.A. in Philosophy and Religion from the State University of New York at Old Westbury in 2012
  • He went on to complete his J.D. at the City University of New York School of Law in 2016, where he served as the Executive Articles Editor of the CUNY Law Review and participated in the Health Law Concentration
  • Before joining Simmons Hanly Conroy, Jonathan served as an appellate court attorney for the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Fourth Judicial Department in Rochester, New York
  • He also served as an assistant district attorney with the Appeals Bureau of the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office, where he collectively briefed and argued over 40 cases in various appellate courts
  • Jonathan previously focused his work on motion practice at a law firm representing victims of child abuse

Jurisdictional Context

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Jonathan Cantarero's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Jonathan Cantarero has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
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Education

J.D.
City University of New York School of Law
- 2016
B.A. Assemblies
SUNY Old Westbury
- 2012

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2017

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