Jonathan E. Ginsberg
Jonathan E. Ginsberg
Jonathan E. Ginsberg
Biography
Jon Ginsberg is a partner in the firm’s New York office. For more than a decade, he has handled complex litigation matters at both the trial and appellate levels, before state and federal courts, with a focus on business and commercial disputes, as well as those involving the First Amendment.
Jon’s First Amendment practice includes unique experience representing media clients in federal courts throughout the country in disputes with state and judicial entities and officers involving access to court records. His commercial practice focuses on handling claims involving contract and real estate disputes on behalf of a diverse array of clients, including but not limited to, hotel owners and operators, financial institutions and lenders, condominium and cooperative developers, and national retailers. He has also handled several matters involving employment discrimination, mass torts, insurance fraud, and products liability claims.
Jon is also involved in pro bono asylum work, and has proudly obtained asylum for two Syrian refugees. In addition to his legal work at the firm, Jon is an active member of the New York office’s recruiting committee.
Civic Involvement & Honors
- The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
- Recognized as Rising Star in New York Super Lawyers (Business Litigation), 2016-2022
- Cardozo Journal of Arts and Entertainment, Associate Editor 2008-2009
- Carolyn E. Demarest, Supreme Court of New York, Commercial Division, Judicial Intern 2007
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- New York County Lawyers’ Association
Admissions
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New York, 2010
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New Jersey, 2009
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United States District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Second and Fourth Circuit
United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
Education
Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, J.D., 2009
Emory University, B.A., 2006
Related Practice Areas
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Business & Commercial Disputes
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Intellectual Property and Technology Disputes
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Real Estate
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Real Estate Disputes
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Media & First Amendment
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Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Regulation, Compliance & Advisory
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Business Speech
Experience
- Successfully represented nationwide and local media companies in First Amendment challenges to delays in access to court records.
- Successfully represented and achieved summary judgment on behalf of the sponsor of a residence club and one of the world’s largest hotel companies in a multi-million dollar litigation arising out of express and implied contract claims brought by over 100 owners of fractional interests.
- Achieved full defense verdict for major rental truck company arising out of product liability claims at arbitration.
- Successfully represented major financial services company in putative class action challenging expired gift card fees through appeal.
- Successfully represented a global technology consulting company in several litigations involving claims ranging from employment discrimination to breach of contract.
- Represented music production company against deceptive business practices claims arising out of cancelled performances as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Successfully defended major provider of online marketplace for automobile sales against statutory consumer fraud claims, in actions involving Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
- Represented public benefit corporations in federal Superfund litigation, resulting in the favorable resolution of claims seeking to recover approximately $20 million under CERCLA.
- Successfully litigated several declaratory judgment actions on behalf of major rental company establishing no insurance coverage as the result of fraudulent conduct.
- Obtained summary judgment in decade long federal litigation against major financial institution alleging claims of hostile work environment, sexual harassment, and retaliation.
- Represented an international provider of office accommodations in complex commercial landlord-tenant disputes, as well as actions involving allegations of breach of contract, defamation, tortious interference, and statutory consumer fraud claims.
- Represented banking clients in numerous actions related to consumer financial transactions in both state and federal courts, including the favorable resolution of allegations concerning breach of contract, fraud, and a variety of claims under state and federal statutes, such as TILA, RESPA, FDCPA, and FCRA.
Resources
Publications
- “Academic Worry as a Predictor of Sleep Disturbance in College Students,” Journal of Young Investigators, April 2006
Speaking Engagements
- “What’s Trending In Lending: the Do's and Don'ts to Avoid Liability” February 2019
- “Real Estate Lenders Beware: Avoiding Lender Liability” October 2017
- "When Good Loans Go Bad: How to Avoid Lender Liability Claims" July 2017
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