Jonathan Buck

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Jonathan is a results-driven attorney and business advisor who helps clients avoid costly litigation and resolve conflicts efficiently, always prioritizing the bottom line. Drawing on his extensive litigation experience, Jonathan can accurately forecast outcomes and develop strategic dispute resolution plans. He also leverages cutting-edge legal AI to reduce costs, streamline transactional processes, and implement effective compliance strategies, ensuring clients get top-tier solutions without unnecessary expense.

With a unique blend of litigation, transactional, and regulatory expertise, Jonathan delivers comprehensive legal services that maximize value for clients. His broad understanding of the legal landscape allows him to align strategies with client needs and resources, knowing precisely when to engage specialists to best serve the client’s interests. This ability to view the big picture and manage complex legal challenges sets Jonathan apart from the micro-specialty model that dominates the market.

Client satisfaction is at the core of Jonathan’s practice. He responds promptly, communicates clearly, and offers concise, tailored strategies that fit the client’s unique needs and resources. His solutions are designed not only to solve problems but also to create long-term value.

In addition to his private practice, Jonathan has made a significant impact on the Austin community through his service at Volunteer Legal Services of Central Texas, where, for more than a decade, he led a team of 300+ pro bono lawyers representing indigent clients facing life-altering legal problems. This experience gave him deep insights into the issues impacting our most vulnerable neighbors and honed his aptitude for maximizing impact with limited resources.

Jonathan graduated with honors from the University of Texas Law School and was selected three times as a "Rising Star" in business litigation by Texas Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters).

Professional Licenses

• Texas state courts
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (Inactive)
• U.S Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

Federal Clerkship

Law Clerk, Hon. David Hittner, United States District Judge, Southern District of Texas, 2004.

Honors

• Named a Texas Rising Star in the field of business litigation by Super Lawyers® (2006, 2010 and 2011)
• Barrister Member, Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court, 2019-2022
• Associate Member, Lloyd Lochridge American Inn of Court, 2010-2011
• Associate Member, Robert W. Calvert American Inn of Court, 2005-2009

Community Leadership

• Team Leader, Capital Area AIDS Legal Project, Hill Country Ride for AIDS, 2016-2019
• Board of Directors, Austin Bar Association, Civil Litigation Section, 2011-2015
• Board of Directors, Texas Advocacy Project, 2003-2007 
• Vice Chair, TYLA Law Focused Education Committee, 2004-2005
• Vice Chair, AYLA VoTexas Committee, 2004-2005
• United Way Young Leaders Society, 2001-2005
• Volunteer, AYLA Martin Middle School Mentor Program, 2004-2005
• Volunteer Advisory Attorney, University of Texas Domestic Violence Clinic, 2005-2010
• Volunteer Attorney, VLS, 2001-2012

Education: 

• 2001 – J.D., with honors, The University of Texas School of Law
• 1996 – B.A., Colorado College