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Jonathan Etra

Jonathan Etra

USA 2026

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Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Florida

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation & Business Torts

Healthcare Government Investigations & Litigation

Qui Tam Litigation

Securities & Enforcement

White Collar Defense & Government Investigations

Anti-Money Laundering

Career

Jonathan Etra represents business clients in complex litigation matters, with an emphasis on the prosecution and defense of civil racketeering, fraud, receiverships, partnership disputes, as well as legal malpractice defense and Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

His practice includes a broad range of white collar defense matters, representing targets, subjects, and witnesses in grand jury and regulatory proceedings. He is also called upon to provide assistance in asset forfeiture cases.

Earlier in his career, Jonathan served as an Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where he investigated, prosecuted, and tried cases involving securities fraud, tax fraud, bank fraud, healthcare fraud, asset forfeiture, and organized crime.

Personal

Columbia Law School, JD (1991)

Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar

Articles Editor, Journal of Transnational Law

Columbia College, BA, Political Science (1988)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Florida

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Jonathan Etra is an experienced white-collar practitioner who routinely represents clients facing allegations of fraud and FCPA violations, among others.

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Strengths

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  • Jonathan is a very smart and skilled advocate.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jonathan has a rare combination of intellect and gentle touch that allows him to get effective results for his clients.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • He is easy to work with, always available and provides outstanding strategy and opinion.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jonathan is thorough, pragmatic, a great lawyer and a terrific advocate.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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Florida

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