Jonathan's areas of concentration include theater, television, motion pictures and character licensing. He is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York and the Stellar Network, and is the author of the article "2005: The Beginning of the End of Copyright Renewals." Jonathan received his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania (cum laude) and his J.D. from Northwestern University School of Law (cum laude). He was admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995 and to the California State Bar in 1997.
Representative Work:
Production counsel for live stage productions and television series.
Representation of writers, actors and directors for television and film.
Representation of on air-talent.
Theater and film financing agreements.
Counsel for owner of classic film library.
Corporate entertainment transactions including sales and acquisitions of entertainment companies.
Talent endorsement agreements.
Character licensing agreements.
Copyright due diligence on behalf of clients acquiring rights, and preparation of copyright inventories.
News & Articles: Apr 25, 2007
FWRV Theater Practice Cited in "Legal 500" Firm News
Attorneys Elliot Brown and Jonathan Lonner Are Named
Feb 23, 2006
FWRV Teams with Stellar Network and NYU Stern Firm News
3-part lecture series about theater production
Jan 1, 2006
Copyright Renewals in 2006 Newsletter
The Beginning of the End
Jan 1, 2006
Matt Lefferts & Jonathan Lonner Named Partners Firm News
FWRV warmly congratulates them.
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