Atty. Jonathan T. Little

Atty. Jonathan T. Little

Jonathan T. Little is an attorney with Minyard Morris family law firm in Newport Beach, California.

Newport Beach Newport Beach 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Jonathan T. Little is a Senior Attorney based in Newport Beach, California, practicing at Minyard Morris Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2005). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law J.D. (—) and Point Loma Nazarene University B.A. History Point Loma Nazarene University B.A. summa cum laude National Family Law Trial Institute, Core-Skills Trial Program National Family Law Trial Instit (—). Active member of Community Legal Aid SoCal - Board MemberWilliam P and Gray Legion American Lex Inn of CourtOrange County Bar Association, Family Law Section. Serands clients in Newport Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan T. Little is an attorney with Minyard Morris family law firm in Newport Beach, California
  • Board-certified as a specialist in family law by The State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Little has more than 17 years of legal experience, and he provides outstanding representation, advice and support to clients throughout Orange County who are going through a divorce or other family law issues
  • With both civil litigation and transactional experience in the first decade of his legal career, Mr. Little is uniquely situated to handle the diverse aspects of family law
  • He has achieved considerable success helping his clients make the best-informed financial and custody decisions that will affect their families for years to come, while also aggressively representing them in Court (when the circumstances of their case warrant it)
  • Mr. Little's early practice was in the banking finance industry in matters of regulatory compliance and securities offerings
  • Subsequently, but before joining Minyard Morris, he practiced state and federal litigation in matters of bad faith insurance, employment and contract disputes, real property litigation, and personal injury actions on both the plaintiff and the defense side
  • His high-stakes civil-litigation experience, combined with complex securities and financial transaction experience, add unique insight to the advice and recommendations he gives his clients
  • Mr. Little now limits his practice to family law matters in Orange County
  • His success in family law is measured not only in terms of the number of trials and contested hearings on nearly every focus area in Family Law, but also in the number of successful resolutions leading to stipulated Judgments or Orders
  • These earned him the designation of a certified specialist in the minimum time permitted by The State Bar (i.e. 5 years), and he has continued to build upon that foundation since
  • Mr. Little earned his Bachelor of Arts degree at Point Loma Nazarene University (summa cum laude) and his Juris Doctor at American University, Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C
  • While in D.C., he interned for the U.S
  • Agency for International Development in the Litigation and Enforcement Division, and also participated in a fellowship in the Office of The Curator of the Supreme Court of the United States
  • During his undergraduate studies, Jon studied abroad at the Nizhni-Novgorod State University in Russia, after previously serving as a full-time English teacher for a public school in Moscow
  • He is admitted to practice before all Superior Courts in the State of California as well as the U.S
  • District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California as well as the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit

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Jonathan T. Little's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Jonathan T. Little's law office located?
Jonathan T. Little's law practice is located in Newport Beach, California. The firm is Minyard Morris Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Jonathan T. Little focuses on family law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jonathan T. Little practiced law?
Jonathan T. Little has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
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Education

American University, Washington College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Point Loma Nazarene University B.A. History Point Loma Nazarene University B.A. summa cum laude National Family Law Trial Institute, Core-Skills Trial Program National Family Law Trial Instit
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 2005

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