An experienced litigator, Jon is a partner at Hackett Feinberg. He has represented clients in complex business litigation and white-collar criminal defense matters for over 15 years, advising a full range of clients, including multi-million-dollar public and private companies, closely-held corporations, partnerships, and individuals, who conduct business locally, nationally, and internationally.
Jon operates as an advocate and counselor to his clients, providing representation in a variety of areas including contract, trade secret, antitrust, fraud, employment, shareholder, and partnership disputes. He also has extensive experience in white collar criminal defense and corporate compliance matters, representing both executives and corporations. In both civil and criminal matters, Jon has conducted internal corporate investigations, including those related to False Claims Act and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act allegations, for both large, multi-national companies and for smaller entities. He works with his clients to find the most effective strategy for a particular matter, whether that involves settlement negotiation, alternative dispute resolution in arbitration or mediation, or handling matters in federal or state court.
Jon joined Hackett Feinberg in 2023, after having practiced at two multinational law firms and two Massachusetts-based litigation boutiques. He is admitted to the bar in Massachusetts, New York, and Maine, and has practiced extensively in both state and federal courts in Massachusetts and New York. Jon, his wife, and their three children live in Acton.
Education
- J.D., George Washington University Law School
- B.A., Williams College
Admissions
Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Member, Boston Bar Association
- Represented Fortune 100 firm in multi-billion-dollar insurance litigation on federal appeal, during settlement negotiations, and in separate state trial court matter.
- Represented General Counsel in employment action against former employer for retaliatory termination from demand through settlement.
- Represented accountant in several related matters arising out of alleged Pyramid scheme, including criminal and securities investigations, bankruptcy action, and multi-billion-dollar Federal Multi-District Litigation class action. Successfully negotiated settlements for client with Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Chapter 11 Trustee, and class action plaintiffs.
- Represented multinational Fortune 10 client on global FCPA compliance initiative. Regularly traveled to Indian subsidiary for on-site projects and initiatives, employee training, and conducted subsequent monitoring services.
- Represented weapons manufacturer in FCPA investigation by the DOJ and the SEC, including in the preparation for and negotiation of settlement terms.
- Represented bookkeeper accused of federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft for stealing over $2 million from employer and in parallel civil action.