Atty. Jonathan I. Lessner

Atty. Jonathan I. Lessner

Jonathan I. Lessner focuses his practice on a broad range of transactional matters, including the delivery of Delaware third-party legal opinions, true sale opinions, non-consolidation opinions, corporate trust services, secured transactions, commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, and venture capital investments.

Wilmington Wilmington 34 J. Erfahrung 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Jonathan I. Lessner at a glance

Jonathan I. Lessner is a Shareholder based in Wilmington, Delaware, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Delaware (1992) and Florida (1993). Educated at Cornell University (B.A. The, 1985) and University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1991 Editor-in-Chief University of Miami School of Law J.D. University of Miami Law Review University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jonathan I. Lessner focuses his practice on a broad range of transactional matters, including the delivery of Delaware third-party legal opinions, true sale opinions, non-consolidation opinions, corporate trust services, secured transactions, commercial lending, mergers and acquisitions, insurance law, and venture capital investments
  • He has wide-ranging experience in alternative entity investments, including Delaware statutory trusts, general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies
  • Jonathan also has experience counseling clients in matters relating to escheat and unclaimed property laws
  • Concentrations •Delaware opinions •True sale opinions •Non-consolidation opinions •Transactions involving Delaware statutory trusts, general partnerships, limited partnerships and limited liability companies •Corporate trust advice •Secured transactions •Unclaimed property and escheat Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Corporate Law, 2023-2026

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan I. Lessner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan I. Lessner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

Jonathan I. Lessner is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Delaware →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jonathan I. Lessner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Delaware →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Jonathan I. Lessner is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Delaware →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Jonathan I. Lessner is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan I. Lessner

Where is Jonathan I. Lessner's law office located?
Jonathan I. Lessner's law practice is located in Wilmington, Delaware. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan I. Lessner handle?
Jonathan I. Lessner focuses on trusts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has Jonathan I. Lessner practiced law?
Jonathan I. Lessner has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Jonathan I. Lessner go to law school?
Jonathan I. Lessner earned their education at (B.A. The, 1985); (—).
How can I contact Jonathan I. Lessner for a consultation?
You can contact Jonathan I. Lessner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jonathan I. Lessner received?
Jonathan I. Lessner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A. The
Cornell University
- 1985
University of Miami School of Law J.D. 1991 Editor-in-Chief University of Miami School of Law J.D. University of Miami Law Review University of Miami School of Law J.D. magna cum laude
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Delaware
Admitted: 1992
Florida
Admitted: 1993

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