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Paul M. Jonna has successfully resolved a wide array of complex and high-profile civil litigation matters. He represents corporate and individual clients in the areas of complex business, securities, real estate, and insurance litigation – reaching successful conclusions at trial, via summary judgment, and through confidential settlements. A significant portion of his practice also focuses on wrongful death and serious personal injury cases, where he has been instrumental in recovering millions for clients. Mr. Jonna obtained considerable trial and arbitration experience early in his legal career, including bench trials, lengthy jury trials, and securities arbitration proceedings. He has handled state and federal appeals and has argued before numerous state and federal courts, including before the the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He was selected by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the “Best of the Bar” for 2016.
Mr. Jonna began working with Charles LiMandri in 2013 and became a named partner in 2016. He was previously an associate at the national law firm of Gordon & Rees, where he represented a broad range of clients, including major Fortune 500 companies, small and large businesses, and leading national and international insurers in complex commercial litigation and class actions in state and federal courts throughout California. Prior to joining Gordon & Rees, Mr. Jonna was an associate at Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, where he represented institutional investors in complex litigation and securities class actions, including Public Employees Ret. Sys. of Mississippi vs. Merrill Lynch & Co. ($315 million recovery); In re Wells Fargo Mortgage Pass-Through Certificate Litigation ($125 million); and In re AXA Rosenberg Investor Litigation ($65 million).
Mr. Jonna earned his J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was Comments Editor of San Diego Law Review and published “In Search of Market Discipline: The Case for Indirect Hedge Fund Regulation,” 45 San Diego Law Review 989 (2008). During law school, he earned a CALI Award for the highest grade in Complex Litigation as well as a merit scholarship. He earned his B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, where he was invited to Beta Gamma Sigma, named to the Dean’s List, and earned a merit scholarship.
Mr. Jonna is the President of the St. Thomas More Society of San Diego, an association of Catholic lawyers, judges, and public servants. He is also the Vice President of the Freedom of Conscience Defense Fund, a nonprofit public interest law firm that protects conscience rights at the trial level. A San Diego native, Mr. Jonna resides in his hometown of La Mesa with his wife and four young children.
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Acquired: 2009
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PO Box 9120, 16236 San Dieguito Rd Suite 3-15, Rancho Santa Fe, CA, 92091-9802
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by Ryan | July 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Remarkable Attorney
I had the privilege of experiencing the outstanding legal services provided by attorneys Paul Jonna and Jeffrey Trissell. They were an unbeatable combination of intelligence, attentiveness, responsiveness, and extensive legal knowledge. Together, they made a formidable team that guided me through a c...
Posted by Becky | July 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Professional, Focused and Committed
We hired Mr. Jonna's office after I was in an accident and needed legal assistance. Mr. Jonna and his team truly made the stress of the whole process almost as if there was none at all. Even with the Covid-19 conditions and restriction I was able to conduct almost all the correspondence via phone a...
Posted by Junior | February 01, 2020 | Hired Attorney
To a good friend
To Mr. Paul Jonna: First off, I would like to thank you for your "World Class Customer Service" and professionalism while working my case. I really do appreciate all the hard work and dedication. Your true honesty and guidance while going through all the motions is what I appreciated most during t...
Posted by anonymous | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Five-Star Lawyer
I cannot begin to explain how much Paul helped me during the litigative dispute I was involved in. When I first became aware of my involvement in a lawsuit I was in contact with Paul and he assured me that I was in good hands, which indeed became evident during the process. He made himself available ...
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Excellent Lawyer
Paul Jonna represented me in a Auto Accident Injury. He helped me to get my medical bills paid and a fair settlement. Paul was friendly, professional and well organized.
"I highly recommend Paul Jonna for anyone who needs a top-notch litigator, whether it be a for a business dispute or a personal injury matter. Paul is a thorough, extremely effective advocate with a keen legal mind and the right mindset to achieve his client's goals."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Jonna is extremely dedicated to his practice and fights tirelessly for his clients. Most importantly, Paul carries himself with integrity and humility. I never hesitate to refer Paul a case because I know they will be taken care of."
"Paul is a very knowledgeable attorney who is passionate about his work and a relentless advocate for his clients."
"I have known Attorney Jonna for many years, and have always known him to be an honest and trustworthy person. He is very skilled, very knowledgeable, and I highly recommend him."
"I highly endorse Attorney Jonna and recommend him to anyone in need of extremely competent, knowledgeable and hard-working legal counsel."
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2016
Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal
2016 - Present
Partner, LiMandri & Jonna LLP
2013 - 2016
Associate, Law Offices of Charles S. LiMandri
2012 - 2013
Associate, Gordon & Rees
2011 - 2012
Associate, Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, LLP
2010 - 2011
Associate, Miller & Milove
2009 - 2010
Associate, Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd
2015 - Present
St. Thomas More SocietyPresident
2013 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2009
J.D.
2005
B.S.
English