Jonathan K. Ross focuses on resolving complex disputes in federal and state courts, bringing a practical, results-oriented approach to cases that require sound judgment and strategic execution. A trial attorney and civil litigator, he maintains a diversified, multi-state practice that includes commercial and contractual litigation, class actions, franchise disputes, general and professional liability, community association matters, and issues involving artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. Beyond litigation, Jonathan counsels businesses on contracts, operational issues, risk management, and strategic decision-making, for clients in the technology, e-commerce, automotive, real estate, hospitality, and service industries.
- Drives litigation strategy in disputes involving significant operational and financial exposure.
- Wins key motions and shapes cases through deep experience litigating in federal district courts and courts of appeals nationwide.
- Leads negotiations as a central part of his practice, resolving disputes involving multi-million-dollar financial exposure, including attorneys’ fees and damages.
- Builds and executes discovery strategies in cases involving substantial factual records, overseeing large-scale document productions, negotiating ESI protocols, and handling depositions of fact witnesses, experts, and Rule 30(b)(6) designees.
- Selects and prepares expert witnesses from initial engagement through report development and testimony.
- Advises clients and stakeholders on case posture and litigation risk, while leading litigation teams through all phases of a case.
- Manages high-volume dockets involving recurring claims and individual petitions, implementing disciplined, repeatable approaches to ensure consistency and efficiency across matters.
- Develops and mentors attorneys across all phases of litigation, including strategy, legal writing, and preparation for oral argument.
- Served as a Civil Division subject matter expert in eDiscovery for complex litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice.
Admissions
- North Carolina
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- J.D., American University Washington College of Law, 2015
- M.A., International Affairs, American University School of International Service, 2015
- B.S., International Business, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2010
- B.A., Asian Studies, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 2010
Honors
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division Perseverance Award, 2025
- U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division Special Commendation Award, 2024
Languages
- Japanese