Jonathan M. Proman, Esq. has represented individuals and businesses, ranging from global financial institutions to small companies, in state and federal court both in New York and elsewhere. His experience runs the gamut of commercial law, insurance law, trusts and estates litigation, employment disputes, real estate, consumer law, and other practice areas across a spectrum of industries. Distinguishing his truly broad practice is superior advocacy and attention to detail, grounded in dedication to clients’ success. Confidence that legal matters, whether routine or “bet the company” caliber, will be resolved successfully is the hallmark of his practice.
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Mr. Proman has lectured on judgment enforcement, legal advocacy, and legal ethics
Member of the New York and New Jersey bars |
Recent matters include:
Successfully asserting Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claims against a merchant cash advance company for making an unlawful loan under the pretense of purchasing future accounts receivable Obtaining a winning verdict following a 4-day jury trial in a breach of contract action involving medical equipment Enforcing non-compete agreements against a healthcare provider’s former employees Obtaining dismissal of class action claims against a pharmaceutical company for alleged aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty related to assets sold under distressed circumstances Enforcing promissory notes, loan agreements, and guaranties, and defending actions brought by creditors under these and other financial instruments Successfully arguing before a five-judge appellate panel for dismissal of claims and objections against a trustee, resulting in precedent concerning standing of third parties to lodge challenges as to revocable inter vivos trusts Prosecuting on behalf of a financial institution recovery of assets seized by the federal government Obtaining emergency restraining orders and injunctions on behalf of financial institutions and other businesses to prevent dissipation of assets pending litigation Representing commercial landlords and tenants, both in litigation and in building purchase and lease negotiations Prosecuting and defending actions governed by the Uniform Commercial Code, including Article 2 sales of goods, Article 9 security interests and foreclosures, and other code-based disputes Successfully litigating, on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants, fraudulent conveyance, fraud, fraudulent inducement, and fiduciary duty actions Closing the purchase of a retail store, plus the commercial building housing it, and guiding the purchaser past the seller’s attempts following contract signing to cancel the transaction Obtaining dismissal of products liability and warranty breach claims against a flavorings manufacturer, only three months after the manufacturer was served Obtaining on behalf of a nationwide loan servicer dismissal of Fair Credit Reporting Act and related claims Recovering a commercial tenant’s security deposit wrongfully retained by the landlord |