Jonathan W. Charnitski - Partner | The Walters Firm
Jonathan W. Charnitski - Partner

Jonathan W. Charnitski

Partner & Commercial Litigation Attorney

17+ Years Experience
Multi-M Dollar Deals
Fed/State Courts

Jonathan represents individuals and businesses with a focus on commercial litigation, business general counsel, and real estate matters in state and federal courts. While he boasts a broad range of legal experience, from structuring multi-million-dollar business acquisitions to representing a Texas county against the Texas Railroad Commission, he is by nature a litigator.

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Areas of Expertise

Commercial Litigation

Experienced trial attorney handling complex business disputes in state and federal courts, with particular expertise in high-stakes commercial matters.

Business General Counsel

Comprehensive legal counsel for businesses, including corporate structuring, contract negotiations, and strategic legal guidance.

Real Estate Law

Extensive experience in real estate transactions, construction defect litigation, and property-related disputes developed over seven years of focused practice.

Heavy Duty Recovery / Hazmat

Specialized representation for towing and recovery companies in complex claims and regulatory matters.

Transportation Law

Legal services for transportation industry clients, including regulatory compliance and industry-specific litigation.

Insurance Claims & Disputes

Aggressive advocacy in insurance coverage disputes and claims resolution for commercial clients.

Education & Academic Leadership

Legal Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Villanova School of Law, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2008)
President, Intellectual Property Law Society
Research Assistant for Professor Penelope Pether

Undergraduate Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism
University of Washington, Seattle (2003)
Editor-in-Chief of The Daily
National recognition from Society of Professional Journalists
Associated College Press recognition

Bar Admissions & Court Qualifications

Admitted to Practice

Texas State Bar
Washington State Bar
United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Various Federal and State Courts

Professional Experience & Career Journey

Jonathan's diverse career path brings unique perspectives from journalism, government service, financial markets, and legal practice to his current role.

Partner
The Walters Firm, PLLC
2022 - Present
Rejoined The Walters Firm as a partner, focusing on commercial litigation, business counsel, and transportation law matters. Handles complex disputes involving multi-million-dollar business acquisitions and regulatory matters.
Civil Litigation Attorney
Private Practice
2015 - 2022
Seven years honing civil litigation skills, primarily in real estate and construction defect litigation. Developed extensive trial experience and expertise in complex property disputes.
Associate Attorney
The Walters Firm, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Initial tenure at The Walters Firm, gaining experience in business litigation and building foundation for transportation law practice.
Attorney - Large-Scale Litigation
Government Investigations
2008 - 2013
Involved in large-scale litigation and government investigations, providing experience with complex regulatory matters and high-stakes legal proceedings.
Governance & Compliance
Fannie Mae
Housing Market Recovery Period
Worked to stabilize the housing market during the recovery, gaining valuable experience in financial regulation and government-sponsored enterprise operations.
Telecommunications & IP Journalist
Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
Pre-Legal Career
Covered telecommunications and intellectual property as a journalist on Capitol Hill, developing deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and policy development.

Unique Background & Expertise

Jonathan's multifaceted career provides clients with perspectives from journalism, government service, financial markets, and extensive litigation experience.

Government & Regulatory Experience

Represented Texas county against Texas Railroad Commission
Government investigations and large-scale litigation
Fannie Mae governance and compliance during housing recovery

Media & Communications Background

Capitol Hill telecommunications and IP journalism
Award-winning opinion writing and editorial leadership
Deep understanding of regulatory policy development

Personal Interests

When not practicing law, Jonathan enjoys a variety of activities that keep him connected to his Pacific Northwest roots and creative interests.

Hobbies & Interests

Playing guitar and music
Running and fitness
Washington Huskies sports fan
Gardening and landscaping projects with his wife