Jonathan Gonzalez is Senior Counsel with GRSM. His practice focuses on litigation, including General Business Litigation and Estate and Trust Litigation.
Jonathan has a background as a trial litigator in Virginia’s state and federal courts. Jonathan has represented both large and small businesses as well as individuals in various matters including construction disputes, complex government contracts litigation, and employment disputes through all stages of litigation and appeal. Jonathan also represents businesses in an array of contract disputes, as well as disputes involving claims for fraud, defamation, conspiracy, and tortious interference. He has also defended businesses against consumer protection claims, breach of warranty claims, and high-value products liability claims. In the employment context, Jonathan has defended employers against claims of discrimination, retaliation, and harassment under both federal and state laws. Jonathan has been retained by both insurance carriers and businesses which need assistance in complex business disputes.
Jonathan also provides representation in commercial and residential real estate litigation matters including assisting businesses, landlords, and community associations in dispute resolution and litigation, including landlord-tenant matters and both commercial and residential contract disputes. Jonathan also advises community associations on operations, covenants, and pre-litigation matters. He also litigates covenant enforcement and collections matters on behalf of community associations.
In his estate litigation practice, Jonathan files and defends challenges to wills and trusts, which often includes the interpretation of estate planning documents including wills and trusts. He also litigates cases in which a decedent may not have had a formal estate plan or the status of an estate plan is in question. His practice also includes fiduciary disputes such as disputes related to trustees, powers of attorney, and advanced medical directives.
Admissions
- Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Memberships
- Virginia Bar Association
- Richmond Bar Association
- Williamsburg Bar Association
- Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys
Community Involvement
- Richmond Forum and Manchester High School, Volunteer Debate Coach and Judge
- Washington D.C. Urban Debate League (WUDL), Advisory Board Member and Volunteer Judge