New Partner Jon Wolnik

Jonathan C. Wolnik

Partner

200 Public Square
Suite 2800
Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Primary Practices

Jonathan Wolnik is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Cleveland office and is a member of the Business Practice Area. He counsels privately owned businesses on all matters of federal, state, and local tax compliance, including tax planning and multi-million-dollar audit resolution. Jonathan advises his business clients with respect to organizational structuring (choice of entity), contracts and agreements, transaction guidance, and with other general business needs. He has experience working with clients on complex mergers and acquisitions, in both national and international markets.

Before becoming a lawyer, Jonathan was a Certified Public Accountant, primarily serving middle market clients’ audit, assurance, tax, and operational needs, as well as working on accounting issues associated with high-net-worth individuals. Jonathan’s previous experience as an accountant gives him unique insights into commercial enterprises’ management and operational structures.  He understands accounting, finance, economics, risk management and asset administration, which enables him to solve legal problems without missing bigger economic consequences.  Additionally, he has experience investigating and resolving internal frauds perpetrated against business clients.

Professional History

  • Partner, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, 2023 – present
  • Principal, McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, Co. LPA 2022-2023
  • Associate, McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman, Co., LPA 2016 -2021

 

Credentials

Education
  • J.D., The University of Akron School of Law, magna cum laude, 2015
    • Honors & Activities: Board of Trustees Scholarship, Law Review, Assistant Editor
  • MBA, John Carroll University, Accounting, 2003
  • B.S.B.A., John Carroll University, Accounting, 2002
Community Involvement

Augustine Health Ministries, Board Member

 

First Friday Club, First Vice President

 

Our Lady of Grace Church, Finance Committee Chair

 

Loyola Club, Member

 

Awards & Distinctions

Ohio Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars, 2022-24

 

Ones to Watch, Best Lawyers®, 2023-24

Bar Admissions

State of Ohio

Memberships & Affiliations

Akron Bar Association

 

FBI Citizens Academy Graduate

 

FBI Citizens Academy Alumni Foundation