Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes LLP announced today that Jon Friedman, a commercial litigator with a 20-year record of achieving successful outcomes in high-stakes disputes reaching into the billions of dollars, has joined the firm as a partner in New York.
“Jon is an extremely talented advocate in litigation and investigations who will provide immediate benefits for our clients, partners, and our firm,” said Andrew Glenn, managing partner of Glenn Agre. “He commands respect not only for his skill as a lawyer, but for the judgment and people skills that make him a trusted advisor to his clients.”
Jon comes to Glenn Agre from Foley & Lardner LLP, where he has practiced since his graduation from law school in 2005. Across his career, he has repeatedly secured dismissals and other winning outcomes in eight-, nine-, and ten-figure disputes, many related to securities claims. His past victories include the dismissal of $1.1 billion in claims in an accounting malpractice suit and the dismissal of lawsuits seeking more than $300 million from Merrill Lynch for alleged losses on auction-rate securities.
In addition to his extensive civil litigation work, Jon defends clients in connection with investigations and enforcement proceedings initiated by the Securities and Exchange Commission and self-regulatory organizations including FINRA. He also conducts internal investigations and represents clients in federal and state investigations on consumer protection and other issues.
“I am thrilled to join Glenn Agre Bergman & Fuentes, a litigation powerhouse with a record of delivering exceptional results for clients. The opportunity to work with this talented, collegial team on behalf of our clients is an honor, and I look forward to contributing to the firm’s continued success.”
Jon received his B.A. from Dartmouth College and his J.D. from New York University, where he served as an editor on the New York University Law Review.