Atty. Jonathan Sloan Abernethy

Atty. Jonathan Sloan Abernethy

Jonathan Sloan Abernethy is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, commercial litigation, government investigations and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years.

New York New York 29 yrs experience 29 year
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About Jonathan Sloan Abernethy at a glance

Jonathan Sloan Abernethy is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Cohen & Gresser LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, white collar, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), Massachusetts (1997), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1998), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1998). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Stanford University (B.A., 1991). Active member of American Bar Association New York State Bar Association The Association of the Bar of the City of New York Federal Bar Council. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Sloan Abernethy is a lawyer practicing white collar defense, commercial litigation, government investigations and 2 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1991, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Jonathan practices at Cohen & Gresser LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Sloan Abernethy's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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White Collar Crimes

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Sloan Abernethy

Where is Jonathan Sloan Abernethy's law office located?
Jonathan Sloan Abernethy's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Cohen & Gresser LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Sloan Abernethy handle?
Jonathan Sloan Abernethy focuses on business, white collar, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Jonathan Sloan Abernethy practiced law?
Jonathan Sloan Abernethy has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Jonathan Sloan Abernethy go to law school?
Jonathan Sloan Abernethy earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 2004

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