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"Bureaucracy, regulation, and lawsuits can blow an enterprise to bits. I know where the mines are buried, and how to avoid them." –Jonathan W. Romeyn
KUDOS: "You provided the direction, patience, and persistence to save Kodak over a half-million dollars." "He made us aware of product liability cases so we can better identify potential liability issues during the design process.""In 20 years’ observation, I never saw a problem that could faze him. The man’s an intellectual howitzer." "In a crisis, I know you’ll get it done on time." "You’ve been described as ‘intense’ (i.e., one who always does his best); you certainly do for me." "Your unique style of advising us on what we wanted to do rather than describing legal boundaries was refreshing."
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After four years as a trial lawyer at Nixon, Hargrave, Devans, & Doyle in Rochester, New York, twenty years in the legal department of Eastman Kodak Co., where he was Senior Litigation Counsel, and three years of law firm practice in Monterey County, California, Jonathan W. Romeyn opened his own law practice in October, 1997. Mr. Romeyn offers expertise and experience in the following subjects: Antitrust & Unfair Competition Successfully handled three major antitrust lawsuits; coordinated investigations by and communications with U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, U.K. Monopolies Commission, Puerto Rican Office of Monopolistic Affairs, State Attorneys General; provided antitrust counseling on pricing, marketing and distribution issues; created and taught "Antitrust Compliance and business Ethics Program" (required course for all Kodak sales an service trainees). General Litigation More than 28 years’ experience in prosecuting and defending a broad range of civil litigation, using creative unconventional approaches to achieve business objectives, protect company assets and recover damages for economic loss; has discouraged potential litigants from initiating suit and frequently induced plaintiffs voluntarily to dismiss pending suits. Business and Intellectual Property Litigation Successfully prosecuted and defended many federal and state court lawsuits in California, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and other states, asserting claims of copyright infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets, unfair competition, interference with contractual relations, and similar claims. Products Liability Successfully defended numerous products liability lawsuits involving a broad array of business products; participated in design review, creation of warning labels, assessment of and action plans for product problems requiring returns and recalls. Transportation of Goods Successfully pursued numerous six-figure claims for damaged, destroyed and lost freight shipments against interstate motor carriers and bimodal (ocean and rail) carriers; cost-effectively defended multimillion dollar undercharged claims asserted by bankrupt interstate motor carriers, which negotiated lower freight rates with major shippers and failed to file tariffs; drafted and negotiated multiple transportation and logistics services contracts for both shippers and carriers. Warranties, Limitations of Liability and Remedy Primary responsibility within Kodak for drafting warranties, limitations of liability and remedy (U.C.C. Sec. 2-316 & Sec. 2-719) for all types of equipment and sensitized products (film, paper and chemicals); compliance with federal Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act and state warranty laws; drafted warranty, limitation of liability and hold harmless clauses for clients in a variety of industries. Construction Regularly advised Kodak marketing management in monitoring contractor performance, negotiating claims for "extras," and resolving construction contract litigation. Business Contracts Drafted and negotiated numerous sale, rental, lease, service and related contracts with Kodak and other clients in a variety of industries. Marketing and Distribution 20 years’ experience in creating, establishing and implementing marketing and distribution plans in conjunction with major new product introductions for three of Kodak’s largest divisions. Imaging Products and Processing Services Assisted Kodak marketing management in new product introduction, market positioning, dealer agreement drafting, dealer termination, definition an implementation of distribution channels, handling of film, photographic paper and processing claims across its entire range of imaging products and services. Presentations Mr. Romeyn has been the major or keynote speaker at meetings of the following professional and trade associations on areas of expertise:
Professional Affiliations and Activities Since graduating from Yale College and Cornell Law School, Mr. Romeyn has been admitted to practice before the Courts of the State of New York, the Supreme Court of the United States, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and U.S. District Courts in New York and California. In June 1995, he was admitted to practice in the State of California. Mr. Romeyn has served as a Commercial Arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association, and as a court-appointed arbitrator. He also is trained as a mediator. |