Jonathan F. Ariano

Jonathan F. Ariano is a corporate and business attorney focused on advising startups and growth-oriented companies throughout Arizona. He serves as outside general counsel to early-stage businesses, guiding entrepreneurs through formation, governance, and strategic transactions. His practice includes venture capital and private equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and complex commercial transactions. Jonathan is particularly well known within Arizona’s startup community for providing practical, forward-thinking legal advice.

Jonathan earned his J.D. from Rutgers University School of Law. He received his B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, with distinction, from Cornell University. Before attending law school, he worked as an electrical engineer providing internet security and infrastructure consulting services for major companies. His technical background gives him a unique perspective when advising technology-driven businesses and companies handling complex data systems.

As a licensed patent attorney, Jonathan also advises clients on intellectual property protection and commercialization. He assists with trademark registration, licensing agreements, technology procurement, distribution arrangements, and data security matters. His combined legal and engineering experience allows him to understand both the business and technical aspects of innovation-focused enterprises.

Admitted to practice in Arizona, the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Jonathan F. Ariano has been widely recognized for his work in corporate law. He has been named by Best Lawyers® and Chambers as a leading business attorney. Active in the startup ecosystem, he has served as Chairman of Invest Southwest and Venture Madness and has taught business law courses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Osborn Maledon, P.A.
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

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

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