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Jonathan S Abernethy

Jonathan S Abernethy

USA 2026

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Jonathan S. Abernethy represents clients in white collar criminal and regulatory investigations, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigation. He has vast experience defending corporate and individual clients in investigations involving securities fraud, SEC regulatory matters, money laundering, wire and mail fraud, antitrust, commodities fraud, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and other white collar matters. Jon has extensive experience with various U.S. Attorney’s Offices, the Department of Justice, the SEC, the CFTC, the New York Attorney General’s Office, and the Manhattan D.A.’s Office. His civil litigation practice includes securities, breach of contract, and unfair competition cases.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Abernethy is a fine choice of counsel for corporations and individual clients involved in FCPA-related issues and broader white-collar matters.

Strengths

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  • Jon is a smart, dedicated and strong advocate for clients.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is diligent and able to navigate very difficult situations.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Jon is a high-quality, experienced and effective defense attorney.

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