Atty. Jonathan E Cole
Jonathan E Cole is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital, cross border and 14 other areas of law. Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving West Palm Beach, FL · 55+ Years Experience
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About Jonathan E Cole at a Glance
Jonathan E Cole is a Partner; Partner-in-Charge based in West Palm Beach, Florida, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, health care, entertainment, and energy. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1973), Florida (1981), and Massachusetts (1985). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1971) and Brown University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships American Bar Association, Business Law Section Florida Institute for Commercialization of Public Research, Inc, Advisory Board Member Enterprise Development Corporation of South Florida, Director and Past Chair Florida Bar Association, Business Law Section Florida Venture Forum, Inc, and Director and Past Chair Florida Research Consortium, Board Member. Serves clients in West Palm Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan E Cole
- Jonathan E Cole is a lawyer practicing business law, venture capital, cross border and 14 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a A.B. degree from Brown University in 1968, and has been licensed for 55 years
- Jonathan practices at Locke Lord LLP in West Palm Beach, FL and 1 other location
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan E Cole's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan E Cole handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in West Palm Beach.
Business & Corporate Law in West Palm Beach
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in West Palm Beach
Jonathan E Cole is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Florida →
Health Care Law in West Palm Beach
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Jonathan E Cole is one of 66,157 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →
Entertainment & Sports Law in West Palm Beach
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Jonathan E Cole is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Florida →
Energy & Utilities Law in West Palm Beach
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in West Palm Beach
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in West Palm Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
West Palm Beach Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a West Palm Beach-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in West Palm Beach Choose Jonathan E Cole
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Jonathan E Cole's practice in the field of business, m&a, health care, entertainment, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Jonathan E Cole brings 55+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Rhode Island, U.S. District Court, District of Rhode Island and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, and Florida, Jonathan E Cole can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, m&a, and health care, Jonathan E Cole can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in West Palm Beach
A West Palm Beach-based practice means Jonathan E Cole attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Jonathan E Cole Handles in West Palm Beach
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Jonathan E Cole has experience with under Florida law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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