Jonathan Blank > McGuireWoods LLP > Charlotte, United States > Lawyer Profile

McGuireWoods LLP
201 N Tryon St.
Suite 3000
Charlotte, NC 28202-2146
United States

Position

Jonathan Blank is the chair of McGuireWoods’ Business and Securities Litigation Department. A problem solver who focuses on energy law, his experience includes wind, solar, biomass, natural gas mineral rights, royalty, transportation, construction, consumer protection, fiduciary, closely held corporation and other complex litigation. He has tried dozens of bench and jury trials, and has appeared in district, circuit and federal courts, as well as in AAA arbitrations. He has been reported in cases in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, federal courts in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals, and one in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > Energy > Energy litigation: oil and gas

McGuireWoods LLP regularly represents energy industry clients including those that explore, develop, produce, and store energy resources in high-stakes, high-profile litigation. The team is particularly strong in its catastrophic litigation work as well as advising and litigating matters related to pipeline integrity. The team is headed by Anthony Carna, and has expertise in the field of royalty and related oil and gas class-action litigation as well as natural gas litigation. Brian Jackson is noted for his success in trying high-exposure jury cases on behalf of energy clients. Greg Krock is an accomplished litigator with experience in litigating disputes that occur throughout the lifecycle of oil and gas production from access to mineral rights to supply contracts. Jonathan Blank has deep experience in natural gas mineral rights, royalties, and transportation. All mentioned individuals are based in Washington D.C.

United States > Dispute resolution > General commercial disputes

McGuireWoods LLP‘s broad trial and appellate practice sees the firm active in both domestic and cross-border cases. The team’s expertise spans commercial, white-collar, products, securities, environmental and financial services disputes. Mike Herring leads the team and is based in Virginia alongside Jonathan Blank, who chairs the business and securities litigation team and boasts particular expertise in the energy sector. In Houston, Thomas Farrell has active plaintiff and defendants and appellate practices, representing a diverse roster of individuals, corporations, governmental agencies and foreign sovereigns, while Jeremiah Anderson is experienced in energy and construction disputes. In Pennsylvania, Alexander Madrid is a go to for financial services providers, while Houston-based Yasser Madriz focuses his practice on tech, IP and competition disputes. Also in Houston, Miles Indest represents energy and tech companies.