Attorneys

Jonathan YiAssociate

JONATHAN YI focuses his practice on construction industry business litigation and government contracts.

Jonathan counsels a broad spectrum of clients through every stage of a public or private construction, development, or infrastructure project, from contract drafting to pursuing claims in court or arbitration.

Jonathan has significant experience litigating claims for delays and disruption, inaccuracies and other deficiencies in plans and specifications, contract termination, mechanic’s liens, as well as enforcement of surety bonds. In addition, through his representation of clients from a wide range of sectors and environments, he has obtained a critical perspective and understanding of how bankruptcy, insurance coverage, professional liability and other interdisciplinary concerns can shape the profile of a traditional construction dispute.

Jonathan also counsels service and construction contractors on every critical phase of the public procurement process, from solicitation through contract award and performance.  Recent experience includes state and federal agency bid protests, GAO bid protests and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals litigation.

Jonathan received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 2004). He received his bachelor’s degree with highest honors from the University of Florida (B.A., 2001), where he was a University Scholar, J. Wayne Reitz Scholar, and was awarded fellowship to conduct economics and education research in Germany and the Netherlands.

Fluent in Korean, Jonathan is admitted to practice in Georgia, Florida, and New York.

Articles & Publications

• "Emerging Trends in Construction Contracting," Smith Currie's Construction Law Update Seminar, 2010.
• "Avoiding Arbitration 3,000 Miles Away," Common Sense Contracting, Vol 23, No. 1, Spring 2009.
• "Proceed with Caution: Effect of Disciplinary Determinations on Civil Suits Involving Engineers," The Florida Bar Journal, December 2007.