Jonathan W Fitch

Jonathan W Fitch

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 43 years

Litigation Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Litigation, Arbitration, International Law

84 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Arbitration 40%

Arbitrator with respect to international and domestic commercial arbitrations. Panelist, Large and Complex Cases, American Arbitration Association and member of the panel of arbitrators of the International Centre for Dispute Resolution of the AAA. Experienced advocate for parties in commercial arbitrations.

44 years

40%
Litigation 40%

Highly experienced in the trial and appeal of complex cases, including contract, commercial, intellectual property, employment, real estate, torts and other matters.

44 years

40%
International Law 20%

Arbitrator, International Centre fo Dispute Resolution of the American Arbitration Association. Also, an experienced advocate for parties in commercial international arbitrations.

44 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 43 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1982

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Rhode Island for 31 years

State: Rhode Island

Acquired: 1994

Not Authorized to Practice - Removed from the Master Roll

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jonathan W Fitch

84 State Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, 02109

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Jonathan W Fitch's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jon | January 21, 2010 | Arbitration

International Arbitration

Mr. Fitch recently represented our company in a complex international arbitration case involving the unlawful termination of a license agreement by a listed USA corporation. This recently settled and included a multi-million dollar payment to us. We unreservedly recommend the services of Sally & F...itch LLP, and especially Jonathan Fitch. Mr. Fitch was brought into the arbitration process after it had already commenced, and I would say we were in negative territory before his team joined in. As a client, we are highly opinionated individuals with considerable experience in our industry, who initially held all the in-depth knowledge of the case. We had already recruited other highly experienced top lawyers, located throughout the world, to work on other aspects of the case. One of the main challenges of this arbitration process was to manage and effectively harness the knowledge and expertise of both us as the client and our other global lawyers. We had previously experienced legal direction where the strategy seemed more for the lead lawyer to establish his top dog status with us than to focus on the best way to win the case. In contrast, Mr. Fitch managed our complex group remarkably well. Jonathan Fitch initially comes across as a quiet and considered individual. He listens, absorbs detail and opinions, and then makes convincing recommendations and decisions that get right to the heart of the issues. In proceedings, Jonathan is a completely different personality. It feels almost like you are watching Dr. Jekyll transform into Mr. Hyde. Before seeing him in action I had thought that all the best litigation lawyers were simply alpha pitbulls. In Jonathan Fitch, I saw all the key qualities we needed in one person without the other difficulties. For this arbitration Jonathan Fitch came up against top arbitration lawyers, this was a hard fought issue on both sides involving very material sums of money. Jonathan not only held his own, he walked all over the opposition. The result shows simply how good he is. Our final recommendation comes from our position as an international client. It is not always easy to understand different cultures and attitudes, and we do not fit the typical corporate mould. Sally & Fitch LLP were an excellent firm to work with. Sally & Fitch LLP worked very effectively within international time zones, making themselves available at times that suited the client needs, and were willing to travel for client meetings.

Posted by Oleg | December 22, 2009 | Real Estate

Gordian Knot unloosen

I and my wife bought an expensive apartment in Cambridge, MA. In a week we faced an eviction letter due to the elaborate fraud scheme mastered by developers, lawyers and realtors, who left us empty-handed. Because of the enormous complexity we could not find an adequate legal help for a month… at la...st we were referenced to Atty. Jonathan W. Fitch of S&F LLP in Boston. Indeed, it became our final stop. He won for us two jury trials at the Middlesex Superior Court, and obtained verdicts against all four parties we sued: fraud, intentional misrepresentation, malpractice, etc; legal fees and doubled damages. In sum, our intractable case was cured thanks to Mr. Fitch’s unparallel integrity and professionalism. I would strongly recommend his service to anyone in a serous legal trouble, as ours, and I have no doubts and second thoughts in doing so.

Posted by Ethan | December 15, 2009 | Employment & Labor

Employment dispute

This was an emplyment contract dispute. Mr. Fitch helped me get a resolution quickly and cost effectively. He was always there when I needed him

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Jonathan W Fitch's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lisa Borodkin

Litigation lawyer | Jul 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is a paragon of vigorous, ethical advocacy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Ethan Davis

Arbitration lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Jonathan is an excellent attorney. He has extensive experience in international arbitrations and combines highly effective advocacy with cost efficiency to get the best results for clients."

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Alan Rubenstein

Litigation lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Jonathan both personally and professionally for almost 20 years. He is a tenacious and effective advocate for his clients. When we are not adversaries, I often discuss legal issues with him and rely on his excellent judgment. I am acquainted with many lawyers as a result of years of practice, but if I needed a lawyer myself, Jonathan would be the first to whom I would turn."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Lawyer of the Year -- Litigation-Trusts and Estates, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Fellow, American Bar Foundation

2012

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyer 2012, Massachusetts Super Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers 2011, Super Lawyers

2010

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2010

Lawyer of the Year 2009, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2009

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2008

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2007

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2006

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2005

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

2004

Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Law & Politics Media

Work Experience

1984 - Present

Managing Partner, Sally & Fitch LLP

1982 - 1984

Associate, Bingham Dana & Gould

Associations

2015 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member, ADR Committee

2015 - Present

International Bar Association

US Reporter, Rules Subcommittee

American Bar Association

American Bar Association, Litigation Section

Sample of Legal Cases

Withheld

Clients received $3,000,000 settlement.

Kington Holdings Ltd. v. Lojack

Settlement of $18.25 million paid to client.

FDIC v. Elio

Trustee as remedy in fraud affirmed.

McCord v. Jet Spray International

Succesful enforcement of foreign judgment.

Jensen v. ZBA of Nantucket

Court affirmed judgment for plaintiff.

Heghnian v. PAREXEL International Corp.

Summary judgment for defendant affirmed.

Podell v. Lahn

Judgment for defendants affirmed.

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Education

1982

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1978

Yale University

M.P.P.M.

1974

Williams College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Mediation Course

Mediation Settlement Agreements

2015

A,B,Cs of Arbitration for Young Lawyers

Arbitration Basics

Publications

2012

Strategies for International Arbitration The Limitations on American-Style Discovery

2012

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Foreign Judgments Recognition Law Due for Update

1996

Massachusetts Law Review The Enforcement of Foreign Money Judgments in Massachusetts

Languages

English

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