Jonathan R. Patton

Jon Patton is an energetic, ambitious trial lawyer who has accelerated his career by amassing an impressive array of experiences representing clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to solo entrepreneurs in a wide variety of complex and high-stakes commercial and business disputes. His work has included several high-profile cases that garnered significant media attention.

No matter the client or the type of case, Jon immerses himself in the details of the dispute, develops a strategy to achieve the client’s goals, and weaves the law and the facts together to craft an easy-to-understand narrative that a jury or judge will find persuasive. This approach, combined with Jon’s passion and competitive drive to win, has led to numerous positive results—from favorable pre-lawsuit settlements to winning final judgments. 

Prior to joining Tillotson Law, Jon worked with Jeff Tillotson at his previous firm, Dallas-based litigation boutique Lynn Tillotson Pinker & Cox LLP.

Education

Vanderbilt Law School
Doctor of Law (J.D.) (2012)
Vanderbilt Journal of Transnational Law, Authorities Editor
Summer Law Clerk, Honorable Aleta Trauger, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee

Vanderbilt University
B.A., summa cum laude with Honors, History and Political Science (2009)

The University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Parliamentary Internship Programme (2008)

Practice Areas

• Breach of contract
• Non-compete; non-solicit agreements
• Breach of fiduciary duty and partnership disputes
• Consumer class actions
• Fraud
• Misappropriation of trade secrets
• Employment disputes
• Energy and oil/gas disputes
• Financial services litigation
• Real estate/property disputes
• Family and estate litigation