Jonathan’s practice focuses primarily on appeals and commercial litigation. He has extensive appellate experience, particularly before the Texas Supreme Court and other Texas Court of Appeal. His appellate practice includes traditional appellate briefing and oral advocacy, as well as pursuing and preparing preparing original proceedings to obtain mandamus relief, and amicus briefs of interested parties expressing policy concerns on significant legal questions.
Jonathan also routinely serves as appellate counsel before and during trials, assisting with the preparation of dispositive motions, legal briefing, jury charges, post-verdict motions, and trial advocacy.
With a background in oil and gas, real estate, employment, and other, he handles diverse cases involving claims for breach of contract, noncompete, trade secret, securities, corporate governance, and commercial torts.
Prior to joining Buck Keenan, Jonathan worked as an appellate associate at Wright Close & Barger, LLP in Houston and as a commercial litigation associate for Harris, Finley & Bogle, P.C. in Fort Worth. He also served as an intern for the Honorable Lee Yeakel, U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas while attending the University of Texas School of Law.
Outside of the office, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and their children. His family are active in their local church, Bayou City Fellowship and are members at Club Westside. He is an avid Longhorn and DFW sports fan.