How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?

Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in Florida typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Miami?

Jonathan is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Jonathan accepting new business clients right now?

Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Jonathan L. Awner, Business Attorney in Miami

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Jonathan L. Awner is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities.

Based in: Miami, FLORIDA
Experience: attorney
Known for: Business · M&A · Securities

Handles Business, M&A, and Securities matters from Miami, FLORIDA.
Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami) (2025).

Areas of practice

Legal matters Jonathan takes on

Jonathan concentrates on business, m&a, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jonathan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Miami, Florida

Jonathan takes business matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Miami, Florida

Jonathan takes m&a matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Miami, Florida

Jonathan takes securities matters in Miami, Florida. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jonathan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Jonathan L. Awner — business lawyer in Miami

Jonathan L. Awner is an attorney based in Miami, FLORIDA. The practice focuses on Business, M&A, and Securities.

Jonathan Awner serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group. Ranked by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, and The Legal 500 as a preeminent corporate lawyer, Jonathan Awner advises clients in automotive retail, aviation, distribution, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, services, technology, waste management and other industries. Described by a client quoted in Chambers USA as a “top-notch” lawyer who is “smart, hard-working and practical,” Jonathan focuses on middle-market domestic mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, public and private securities transactions, and corporate governance matters.

Jonathan counsels in mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, spin-offs, recapitalizations, joint ventures, private equity investments, and other business transactions. He has extensive experience representing strategic and financial buyers and investors, as well as corporate, individual and family sellers.

Jonathan also represents public companies in public offerings of equity and debt securities, and securities law compliance matters. He has served as lead counsel to issuers in numerous underwritten offerings, including a $1.5 billion IPO. He also advises companies and investor groups in private placements of equity and debt securities, growth equity investments and joint ventures.

Jonathan is a trusted advisor to boards of directors, audit and special board committees, and senior executives of public companies on corporate governance issues, management succession, relations with institutional and activist investors, compensation practices for directors and officers, conflict of interest matters, and change-of-control transactions. His committee representations include leading investigations of alleged management misconduct, whistleblower complaints, stock option backdating, accounting irregularities, auditor resignations, violations of securities laws including insider trading, and responding to shareholder activists alleging poor operating performance or excessive compensation.

Jonathan's approach to business cases

Jonathan Awner serves as Co-Chair of Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group. Ranked by Best Lawyers in America , Chambers USA , and The Legal 500 as a preeminent corporate lawyer, Jonathan Awner advises clients in automotive retail, aviation, distribution, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, services, technology, waste management and other industries. Described by a client quoted in Chambers USA…

The kind of cases Jonathan takes

Jonathan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, m&a, and securities matters in Miami and the surrounding Florida area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

Boston University School of Law
J.D. · 1985
Swarthmore College
B.A. · 1982

Jurisdictions

Jonathan's state bar admissions

Florida, The Florida
ACTIVE

Jonathan studied at J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Swarthmore College.

Law school and academic background

Jonathan completed J.D. in Boston University School of Law and B.A. in Swarthmore College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jonathan runs in Florida is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Jonathan has received 29 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Miami)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
2022
Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami)
2021
Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Miami)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Miami)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Miami)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Miami)
2015
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Miami)
2013
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Miami)
2012
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — International Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review 2009, Named "Top Dealmaker: Corporate"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Business Journal 2009, Key Partners Award Winner for Corporate Finance/Mergers & Acquisitions Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Daily Business Review, 2014, Named "Top Dealmaker of the Year: Corporate Domestic"
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Florida Trend's Legal Elite 2012, 2014, and 2015, Listed for Business Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyers 2001-2018, Listed for Corporate and Business, Mergers & Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA 2003-2018, Ranked in top tier in Florida for Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Legal 500 2009-2018, Recommended for Mergers, Acquisitions & Buyouts: M&A National Middle Market
2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Miami) (2025). Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Governance Law (Miami) (2022). Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami) (2021). Lawyer of the Year — Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law (Miami) (2020). Lawyer of the Year — International Mergers and Acquisitions (Miami) (2019).

Locations

Jonathan L. Awner's office in Miami

Jonathan's primary office is at 98 Southeast Seventh Street, Miami, Florida, 33131. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

98 Southeast Seventh Street

Miami, Florida 33131

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Client reviews of Jonathan L. Awner

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Hiring guide

How to hire Jonathan L. Awner — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jonathan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Jonathan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jonathan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Miami, Florida

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jonathan

Jonathan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jonathan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Jonathan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Jonathan L. Awner

How much does it cost to hire Jonathan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jonathan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jonathan offer a free consultation?
Jonathan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jonathan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Jonathan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Florida typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jonathan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jonathan take my case if I'm outside Miami?
Jonathan is licensed in Florida. Matters governed by Florida law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jonathan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jonathan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jonathan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jonathan accepting new business clients right now?
Jonathan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Miami, Tampa and Orlando in Florida

Jonathan handles business matters throughout Florida. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

Jonathan L. Awner, Business Attorney in Miami, Florida

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