Jon L. Swergold

Jon L. Swergold: Attorney with Greenberg Traurig, LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Jon L. Swergold is a commercial litigator who represents local, national and international clients in jury, nonjury trials and arbitrations. Jon routinely litigates partnership and shareholder disputes, including business valuation disputes, factoring/UCC matters, business fraud, banking disputes, employment disputes, bankruptcy and technology matters, business torts, creditor rights and contract-related issues.

Jon’s broad range of experience includes representing national banks, manufacturers, factors, real estate developers, shopping mall owners, oil and gas companies, and others as both plaintiff’s and defendant’s counsel.

Concentrations

•Creditor rights
•Commercial litigation
•Workout/banking litigation
•Employment litigation
•Factoring
•Business fraud litigation
•Real estate litigation
•Contract litigation
•Business torts
•Shareholder/partnership disputes

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2016-2026
•Listed, Boca Raton Observer, “Top Lawyers,” 2022-2025
•Listed, Fort Lauderdale Illustrated, 'Top Lawyers,' 2021-2023
•Commercial Litigation, 2022-2023
•Business Litigation, 2021
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Florida Super Lawyers, 2017-2019, 2021-2026
•Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022
•Team Member, The American Lawyer, Florida Regional Litigation Department of the Year, 2019
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Banking & Finance - Litigation, 2017
•Awarded U.S. Navy Marine Corps Commendation Medal
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Financial Services Litigation
  • Media & Entertainment Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Securities Litigation
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Trade Secrets

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Columbia University, A.B., Brooklyn Law School; Columbia University, A.B., Political Science; Columbia University, A.B., 1991 Dean's List; Columbia University, Brooklyn Law School; Columbia University, Political Science; Columbia University, 1991 Dean's List; Brooklyn Law School Brooklyn Law Review, Notes and Comments Editor; Brooklyn Law School - Dean's Faculty Search Committee; Dean's List
Law School Attended:
Brooklyn Law School, J.D., 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
Florida; Georgia; New York; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida
Memberships:

Professional & Community Involvement

•Member, Board of Directors, ARC Broward's 'The Traveling Plate' - A Culinary Experience, June 2012-2016
•Board Member, Museum of Discovery and Science, Board of Trustees, 2011-Present
•Member, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Ambassador Cabinet, 2011-Present
•Chair, 2014-2017
•Member, Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance, 2008-Present
•Board Member, Board of Directors Nominating Committee, 2011-2013
•Member, BRAVO Action Team, 2011-Present
•Barrister, Stephen R. Booher American Inn of Court, 2010-2015
•Alumnus, Leadership Broward Class XXX
•Member, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County
•Member, Campus of Jewish Learning, Fundraising Committee, Temple Torah of Boynton Beach, 2006-2007
•Member, The Florida Bar, Business Law Section

Birth Information:
Queens, New York, September 26, 1969
Reported Cases:
Experience: Representative Matters: Litigated numerous claims on behalf of factors against assignor clients and account debtors, including fraud claim against debtor resulting in award of punitive damages to factoring client.; Litigated numerous non-compete and employment related claims.; Litigated numerous shareholder and partnership disputes, representing majority and minority shareholders.; Recovered two works of art valued at more than $25 million, which were hidden overseas, after owner was fraudulently induced to post artwork as collateral.; Obtained defense verdict on all counts for real estate developer consortium in multimillion-dollar breach of contract/fraudulent transfer dispute.; Obtained dismissal with prejudice on all counts for real estate investors in multimillion-dollar class action alleging fraudulent transfers, civil conspiracy and piercing the corporate veil due to alleged undercapitalization; Obtained final judgment for national hotel chain in multimillion-dollar patent infringement suit and award of attorney's fees.; Defended glass manufacturer against multimillion-dollar construction defect claim for delaminated glass and obtained award of attorney's fees.; Litigated Automated Clearing House (ACH) fraud claims on behalf of bank against depositor.; Obtained and recovered multimillion-dollar judgment for defrauded investor in real estate investment scheme.; Prosecuted numerous claims against borrowers and defended counterclaims asserted against financial institutions.; Negotiated settlement of breach of contract, patent infringement and fraud claims allowing client (defendant) to share in proceeds of plaintiff's enterprise, rather than paying plaintiff.; Obtained multimillion-dollar settlement for client where partner secretly attempted to establish competing business.; Negotiated numerous financial workout agreements for financial institutions and factors.; Defended preference actions in U.S. bankruptcy courts.; Litigated numerous matters pertaining to high-value art work.; Noteworthy Matters: Defense Counsel, U.S. Navy, Judge Advocate General's Corps, preparing and trying numerous felony jury and nonjury matters, including the Navy's first contested DNA trial, 1994-1997
ISLN:
912161660

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