Jonathan Mark Cader

I began my career as a legal administrator for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee. That experience required me to evaluate cases and claims from the perspective of a court neutral and examine the strengths and weaknesses of the respective positions of the multiple parties to a bankruptcy proceeding. It also required me to develop an in-depth knowledge of how cases proceed when they are governed almost exclusively by a complex statutory scheme. These experiences, learned early on in my career provided me with the type of analytical skills that would prove highly beneficial as my career progressed.

After bankruptcy, I joined a general practice firm. In that practice, I handled a wide variety of matters which ranged from those as simple as contract disputes and foreclosure defense, to those as complex as trademark infringement claims involving a famous rapper, corporate structure violations, international thefts of business and trade secrets, and a civil RICO claim involving a former NFL player. This practice also included a wide array of appellate work, requiring different analytical skills. Through that appellate practice, I further developed my argument skills, both written and oral.

While I appreciated the variety of exposure associated with a general practice, I began to miss the level of knowledge that can be developed in a more focused practice. To this end, I joined the boutique firm of Sanders Law Group, where my focus has been primarily on federal practice, representing consumers in debt collection violation cases and on representing plaintiffs in copyright infringement cases. I have since argued hundreds of cases at both the trial and appellate levels, and take great gratification in helping these clients, especially individuals, in obtaining redress for the wrongs done to them.

St. John's University School O

St. John's University School of Law

Senior Associate

Sanders Law Group

2014 - Current

Primarily represent consumers in actions under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and Fair Credit Reporting Act. Represent photographers and other content creators in Copyright infringement matters. Continue to represent clients in general practice matters.

Associate

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, LLP

2011 - 2014

General practice and appellate litigation

Associate

Hession Bekoff Cooper & LoPiccolo

2003 - 2011

Primarily responsible for handling all motion practice in a general practice office. Represented clients in matters such as foreclosure defense, bankruptcy (debtor and creditor), mechanic's lien foreclosures, contract disputes, title insurance claims, zoning disputes, trademark infringement, legal malpractice, business development, and shareholder disputes, among others. Argued motions in both the trial courts and appellate divisions.

Sanford I. Weinberg, U.S. Standing Chapter 13 Trustee

1993 - 2001

Handled initial review of all debtor bankruptcy petitions (approximately 100/month); Handled review of all proofs of claim filed by creditors; Analyzed viability of all proposed repayment plans; Appeared at all motion and confirmation calendars; Prepared monthly distributions to creditors (approximately $10mil per year).

New York State Bar  # 4499810

Member

2007 - Current

New York

New York State Office of Court Administration

ID Number: 4499810

Since 2007

2nd Circuit

Since 2023