Jon Werner

I am a New York-based maritime lawyer serving vessel owners and operators (both bluewater and brownwater), P&I clubs, and other transportation intermediaries in a wide variety of disputes. I also have experience in insurance coverage issues and in the handling of complex construction cases.

I am admitted to practice in the state and federal courts of New York and New Jersey.

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law

J.D. (2005)

2002 - 2005

Activities: Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal, Intensive Trial Advocacy Program, and the Innocence Project

Associate

Lyons & Flood, LLP

2006 - Current

At Lyons & Flood I handle a variety of maritime cases including Jones Act and Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act claims, general average incidents, limitation of liability proceedings, arrests and attachments, cargo claims, and coverage disputes. I am also involved in the defense of complex construction related claims.

Associate

London Fischer, LLP

2005 - 2006

Defense of a wide variety of matters involving wrongful death claims, lead and asbestos exposure, NY Labor Law claims, premises liability, defamation and libel, breach of contract, CERCLA recovery proceedings, and administrative proceedings. Also provided advice on a number of underwriting and coverage issues relating to CGL, bloodstock, and D&O insurance.

New York State Bar  # 4398624

Member

2006 - Current

New Jersey State Bar

Member

2006 - Current

New Jersey

Since 2006

New York

Since 2006