Jonathan earned his BA in 1970 from the University of Pittsburgh and his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1973. He has been practicing in the Richmond area since 1974. He first worked for Legislative Services, where he was discovered by then-Delegate Frank Hall. Jonathan went to work for Hall & Hall for five years before he began his own law practice. He has been practicing law for more than 40 years in personal injury and family law. He currently is a member of the Richmond Bar Association, Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Metro Richmond Family Law Bar Association, the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals and the Collaborative Professionals of Richmond. Jonathan was also selected to be a member of Virginia’s Legal Elite for 2015 by Virginia Business. In addition to focusing on his clients, Jonathan serves as Capitol District Chair for the Boy Scouts of America, as a volunteer. He is the father of four successful children and dotes on three adorable grandchildren. He loves traveling to see his children and grandchildren, supporting the Flying Squirrels, and attending college football games.