Atty. Jonathan Wolnik
Jonathan Wolnik is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the Business Practice Area. He counsels privately owned businesses on all matters of federal, state, and local tax compliance, including tax planning and multi-million-dollar audit resolution.
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law & More Attorney · Serving Cleveland, OH
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About Jonathan Wolnik at a Glance
Jonathan Wolnik is a trusts, bankruptcy, tax, and m&a attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. Admitted to practice in Ohio, Ohio Supreme Court. Educated at The University of Akron (—, 2015) and John Carroll University (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026). Serves clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Jonathan Wolnik
- Jonathan Wolnik is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the Business Practice Area
- He counsels privately owned businesses on all matters of federal, state, and local tax compliance, including tax planning and multi-million-dollar audit resolution
- Jonathan advises his business clients with respect to organizational structuring (choice of entity), contracts and agreements, transaction guidance, and corporate and partnership tax planning, including use of limited liability companies, partnerships, and S corporations
- He has experience working with clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, in both national and international markets
- He is knowledgeable of ERISA, including the design and implementation of defined benefit pension, profit sharing, cash balance, 401(k) and 403(b) tax-sheltered annuity plans
- He is experienced in the design and implementation of executive compensation plans of all types, including split-dollar, deferred compensation, restricted stock, phantom stock, and stock option plans, including plans funded through rabbi trusts
- Before becoming a lawyer, Jonathan was a Certified Public Accountant, primarily serving middle market clients’ audit, assurance, tax, and operational needs, as well as working on accounting issues associated with high-net-worth individuals
- Jonathan’s previous experience as an accountant gives him unique insights into commercial enterprises’ management and operational structures
- He understands accounting, finance, economics, risk management and asset administration, which enables him to solve legal problems without missing bigger economic consequences
- Additionally, he has experience investigating and resolving internal frauds perpetrated against business clients
Practice Areas Explained
Jonathan Wolnik's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Wolnik handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Cleveland.
Trusts in Cleveland
Jonathan Wolnik is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Cleveland
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jonathan Wolnik is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Ohio →
Tax Law in Cleveland
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jonathan Wolnik is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Cleveland
Jonathan Wolnik is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Cleveland
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Cleveland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Cleveland-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 Cleveland Choose Jonathan Wolnik
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 Wolnik's practice in the field of trusts, bankruptcy, tax, and m&a.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, bankruptcy, and tax, Jonathan Wolnik can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Cleveland
A Cleveland-based practice means Jonathan Wolnik attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Jonathan Wolnik Handles in Cleveland
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