Jonathan Joseph Ellis

About Jonathan Joseph Ellis

Jonathan Joseph Ellis is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, commercial litigation, community associations and 8 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years. Jonathan practices at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP in Tampa, FL.

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Posted by James
March 13, 2026
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Do not use this attorney, he does not have HOA boards interest. He sits on sensitive information and gives bad advice. He will turn on the board as soon as there is an election. Very expensive and not worth your money.

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Areas of Law

  • Bankruptcy
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Professional Liability
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 1
    • Arbitration
  • Other 7
    • Community Associations
    • Condominium and Planned Development Law
    • Federal Court Litigation
    • Hospitality and Leisure
    • Insolvency and Creditors' Rights
    • Appeals
    • Lawsuits & Disputes

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner, Community Associations Practice Administrator
    Firm Name
    Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters
    successfully defended members of various non-profit boards of directors from liability
    successfully litigated the enforceability of Declarations of Covenants
    successfully litigated countless claims of lien
    obtained an award in arbitration for a developer client in the seven figure range
    in a difficult professional malpractice case, resolved the matter in mediation, prior to any depositions or discovery taking place
    substantial attorney fees being incurred
    obtained a Summary Judgment revolving around complex but fraudulent scheme perpetrated against a factoring company
    represented Pan Am Airlines in a case where they prevented the discharge of more than $150,000.00 in debt from a vendor
    secured a judgment against the vendor that would not allow them to discharge the debt
    obtained a $26 million nondischargeability ruling for The Chubb Group
    prevailed on appeal on a nondischargeability issue before the United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeal, a case that was later cited favorably by the U.S. Supreme Court in determining a conflict among the circuits
    prevailed in appeals on behalf of clients at the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, as well as Florida's Appellate courts
    Notable clients include: CNA Pro, West Coast Radiology, Avila Property Owners Association, West Chase Community Association

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1990, Florida
    1990, United States District Court Middle District of Florida
    1994, United States Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit
    1997, United States District Court Southern District of Florida
    1999, United States District Court Northern District of Florida
    2002, United States Supreme Court
    Memberships

    Professional and Community Affiliations

    •Gasparilla International Film Festival, Board Member
    •Jewish Council of Public Affairs, Board Member
    •Tampa Bay American Inn of Court, Inc., Executive Director
    •The Tampa JCCs/Federation, Inc., Board Member
    •Tampa-Orlando Pinellas Jewish Federation Alliance, Chair
    •Hillel School of Tampa, Inc., Board Member
    •Jewish Community Relations Council, Chair
    •The Tampa Club, Director

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Vanderbilt University
    Class of 1990
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    magna cum laude

    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Class of 1987
    B.A.
    with honors
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1964
    San Francisco, California, November 5, 1964

Jonathan Joseph Ellis

Partner, Community Associations Practice Administrator at Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP
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101 East Kennedy BoulevardTampa, FL 33602U.S.A.

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