Jonathan S. Liss
Commercial Litigation
Commercial Litigation
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Mr. Liss leads the Corporate Governance and General Equity Litigation Team at Gibbons. His practice is focused on resolving complex business and corporate disputes with an emphasis on shareholder and corporate governance disputes, trust and estate litigation, business torts, commercial contract disputes, and general commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial litigation and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various matters at the trial and appellate levels in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. He strives to find creative, cost-effective solutions to solve clients’ problems in the most efficient way.Mr. Liss has handled numerous lawsuits involving business divorces and business breakups, contract disputes, commercial leases and other real estate development disputes, and estate disputes and will contests. He represents clients in various industries, including real estate, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and trucking, among others. Mr. Liss leads the Corporate Governance and General Equity Litigation Team at Gibbons. His practice is focused on resolving complex business and corporate disputes with an emphasis on shareholder and corporate governance disputes, trust and estate litigation, business torts, commercial contract disputes, and general commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial litigation and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various matters at the trial and appellate levels in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. He strives to find creative, cost-effective solutions to solve clients’ problems in the most efficient way.Mr. Liss has handled numerous lawsuits involving business divorces and business breakups, contract disputes, commercial leases and other real estate development disputes, and estate disputes and will contests. He represents clients in various industries, including real estate, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and trucking, among others. Mr. Liss leads the Corporate Governance and General Equity Litigation Team at Gibbons. His practice is focused on resolving complex business and corporate disputes with an emphasis on shareholder and corporate governance disputes, trust and estate litigation, business torts, commercial contract disputes, and general commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial litigation and has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in various matters at the trial and appellate levels in New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. He strives to find creative, cost-effective solutions to solve clients’ problems in the most efficient way. Mr. Liss has handled numerous lawsuits involving business divorces and business breakups, contract disputes, commercial leases and other real estate development disputes, and estate disputes and will contests. He represents clients in various industries, including real estate, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and trucking, among others.
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Anthony Howard
Our company faced a challenging and sensitive dispute involving a minority shareholder who was alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and seeking extensive corporate records. The situation had the potential to become highly disruptive. We engaged Jonathan Liss based on his reputation and his specific leadership of the Corporate Governance and General Equity Litigation team at Gibbons. From the outset, his deep experience—over three decades in complex business litigation—was evident. He didn't just react to the demands; he provided a strategic framework, explaining the nuances of New Jersey's corporate law and outlining a path that balanced legal rigor with business pragmatism. His recognition in areas like Commercial Litigation and his long-standing inclusion in Super Lawyers lists gave us confidence we were in capable hands. Jonathan's approach was measured and effective; he successfully negotiated a resolution that avoided costly litigation and preserved key business relationships. His advice was always sharp and his knowledge of shareholder rights issues was comprehensive. If there was one minor critique, it would be that during the initial, very busy phase, response times on non-urgent emails could occasionally stretch to a full business day. However, for substantive matters, he was always accessible. Jonathan is more than a litigator; he's a strategic partner who understands that legal disputes are business problems first. We highly recommend him for any corporate governance or complex business dispute.