LAWYER PROFILE
Jonathan C Wishnia

Jonathan C Wishnia

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Lowenstein Sandler LLP

USA

Practice Areas

Mortgage & Structured Finance (Chair)

Corporate

Career

Jonathan C. Wishnia is the Managing Partner of Lowenstein Sandler.

Jonathan is also the Chair of the firm’s Mortgage & Structured Finance practice: he is currently ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global (2025) and Chambers USA (2025) for Capital Markets: Securitization: MSR and Band 3 by Chambers Global (2025) and Chambers USA (2025) for Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS.

Clients value Jonathan’s extensive experience in matters related to the trading and financing of loans, servicing rights and instruments derived therefrom, the servicing of loans, and the securitization of various asset classes. He also advises clients regularly on secured and unsecured credit facilities, asset purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, and other general capital markets matters, as well as the resolution of disputes relating to his practice.

Jonathan maintains a diverse practice that includes representation of investment managers and management companies, fund organizations and portfolio companies, investment and commercial banks, consulting firms, financial institutions, broker-dealers, mortgage servicers and originators, trustees, and nonprofit foundations, among others.

Jonathan has been recognized as "Empire State Counsel" by the New York State Bar Association and as an “Attorney for Justice” by the Tennessee Supreme Court and the Access to Justice Commission for his pro bono work in the housing finance sector. He is on the Board of Trustees of nonprofits that focus on revitalizing underserved housing sectors nationally.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Capital Markets: Securitization: MSR - USA - Nationwide

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Wishnia shows notable expertise on the full spectrum of MSR transactions and provides high-end advice on the securitization of new and existing RMBS assets.

Capital Markets: Securitization: RMBS - USA - Nationwide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Wishnia shows notable expertise on the full spectrum of MSR transactions and provides high-end advice on the securitization of new and existing RMBS assets.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Jonathan is a superior lawyer with a very broad range of knowledge. He provides great leadership and unparalleled service.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: MSRChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jon is an expert and has a deep command in structuring, drafting and negotiating complex structured finance and real estate transactions. He has limitless knowledge and an impressive breadth of experience, mastery of subject matter and an ability to think strategically across disciplines.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: MSRChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jon is a practical attorney, with high level of knowledge of our industry. He has a commercial mindset that enables him to provide a high level of legal advice.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: MSRChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jon has consistently demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge, commercial awareness and leadership. He combines deep subject matter expertise with a practical, solution-oriented approach that keeps transactions moving efficiently and effectively.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: MSRChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable, one of smartest people I know and easy to understand.

    Capital Markets: Securitization: MSRChambers Guide to the USA

Ranked Individuals at Lowenstein Sandler LLP (47)

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New Jersey

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