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Jonathan M. Knicely

Jonathan M. Knicely

Of Counsel

Meridian
1320 Main Street
17th Floor
Columbia, SC 29201
T 803.255.9593
jonathan.knicely@nelsonmullins.com
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Jonathan concentrates his practice in the areas of complex business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation and counseling.

Jonathan concentrates his practice in the areas of complex business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation and counseling.

Jonathan M. Knicely

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • Has worked on numerous matters in the area of automobile franchise litigation, including cases for motor vehicle manufacturers arising from add points, terminations, warranty and incentive payments, and other aspects of the manufacturer-dealer relationship
  • Has represented banks in disputes involving commercial lending, bank fraud, correspondent lending relationships, and consumer protection statutes

Previous Professional Experience

  • Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins and another Columbia law firm
  • Business Litigation Associate for the Firm (2014-2016)

Educational Activities

  • University of South Carolina School of Law 
    • Academic Assistance Program Property Tutor
    • Volunteer Income Tax Assistant
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • Has worked on numerous matters in the area of automobile franchise litigation, including cases for motor vehicle manufacturers arising from add points, terminations, warranty and incentive payments, and other aspects of the manufacturer-dealer relationship
  • Has represented banks in disputes involving commercial lending, bank fraud, correspondent lending relationships, and consumer protection statutes

Previous Professional Experience

  • Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins and another Columbia law firm
  • Business Litigation Associate for the Firm (2014-2016)

Educational Activities

  • University of South Carolina School of Law 
    • Academic Assistance Program Property Tutor
    • Volunteer Income Tax Assistant

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Jonathan concentrates his practice in the areas of complex business litigation and franchise and distribution litigation and counseling.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience

  • Has worked on numerous matters in the area of automobile franchise litigation, including cases for motor vehicle manufacturers arising from add points, terminations, warranty and incentive payments, and other aspects of the manufacturer-dealer relationship
  • Has represented banks in disputes involving commercial lending, bank fraud, correspondent lending relationships, and consumer protection statutes

Previous Professional Experience

  • Summer Associate, Nelson Mullins and another Columbia law firm
  • Business Litigation Associate for the Firm (2014-2016)

Educational Activities

  • University of South Carolina School of Law 
    • Academic Assistance Program Property Tutor
    • Volunteer Income Tax Assistant

Education

  • University of South Carolina School of Law, JD, summa cum laude (2014)
    • Senior Articles Editor, South Carolina Law Review
    • Chief Justice, Order of the Wig and Robe
    • Order of the Coif
    • Recipient of eight CALI Awards for Excellence
    • Recipient of the Dean’s Medallion
  • University of Virginia, BA, American Studies (2011)

Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Clerkships

  • Law Clerk, The Honorable Dennis W. Shedd, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (2016 - 2018)

Practice Areas

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.