Jon May

Jon May

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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  • Roetzell and Andress
    350 Las Olas Blvd
    Suite 1150
    Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
    Office: 954-462-4150
    Mobile: 954-439-6500
    Fax: 954-462-4260
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Attorney Jon May defends individuals and institutions accused of serious violations of federal law, including: health care fraud; mortgage fraud; money... more

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5 star rating

“Excellent Criminal & Appellate Attorney”

Posted by: lance, almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Jon served as an advisor to my trial attorney. Even though my trial attorney tried to stay with his own defense when I initiated the addition, he... more
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Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, over 4 years ago.

Client Review: My only regret was that I did not find John sooner. My situation was very complicated and multifactor. After dealing with MANY Attorneys, John is... more
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Peer Endorsements

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Christian K. Lassen II

Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), 8 months ago
Cynthia Eva Hujar Orr

Jon is a cut above most criminal defense lawyers. He is brilliant and a tenacious advocate. In the case in which we were recently associated, he won... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Cynthia Orr , San Antonio (TX), About 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since Jon May was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1979 04/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at May & Cohen P.A. 1986–present
Assistant U.S. Attorney at United States Attorneys Office 1981–1985
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida School of Law (Levin) Criminal Law JD 1978
Emory University Political Science/History BA 1976

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Presidential Commendation National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2010
Presidential Commendation National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Chairman, White Collar Crime Section National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2009–present
Vice-Chair White Collar Crime Committee National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers 2007–2008
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Stopping the Train Before it Leaves the Station: Convincing Prosecutors Not to Charge Your Client The Champion 2012
The New British Invasion: Will the UK Bribery Act of 2010 Eclipse the FCPA? The Champion 2012
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Ethics and Fees Second Annual Defending Drug Cases Seminar 2009
The Seven Principles of Effective Plea Bargaining Cutting Edge Criminal Defense 2007
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