Jonathan A. Backman

Jonathan A. Backman is an accomplished attorney with extensive experience across litigation, business and commercial matters, bankruptcy, criminal defense, civil rights, employment law, intellectual property, and professional malpractice. With a practice built on thorough preparation and strategic advocacy, he provides clients with disciplined, results-driven representation in both trial and appellate courts.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from Harvard Law School, graduating cum laude, after completing his B.S. in Economics at Harvard University, magna cum laude. This strong academic foundation supports his work on highly technical, financially complex legal issues, enabling him to analyze disputes with precision and structure.

Throughout his career, Jonathan has represented individuals, businesses, and organizations in state and federal courts nationwide. His litigation practice encompasses approximately 60 percent of his work, and he has appeared before numerous courts, including the U.S. District Courts for Illinois and Michigan, multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States. His appellate experience includes involvement in notable published decisions.

In addition to courtroom advocacy, Jonathan has handled a wide array of matters involving alternative dispute resolution, banking and finance, commercial conflicts, constitutional claims, employer-employee disputes, and intellectual property. His broad skill set enables him to provide comprehensive counsel to clients facing overlapping legal challenges.

Jonathan’s published works span bankruptcy strategy, commercial litigation, and civil RICO claims, reflecting his deep engagement with complex areas of the law. He has also served as a legal analyst, seminar instructor, and presenter, contributing to professional education and legal scholarship.

Jonathan A. Backman has represented major corporations and national businesses, reflecting the confidence placed in his judgment and advocacy. His service also includes prior work on the Board of Directors for the Central Illinois Center for Independent Living. He continues to provide strong, client-focused representation across diverse practice areas.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Jonathan A. Backman
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Illinois

Education

• Harvard University Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Harvard University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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