About Jonathan E.
Jonathan E. May combined studies in communication with a law degree to build a practice based in Florida. He moved from academic study of speech and media into courtroom preparation and client counseling. Colleagues describe a lawyer who brings a clear, measured approach to legal problems.
May's academic record shows a steady progression through communication into law. He earned a B.A. in Speech Communication from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign in 2006, followed by an M.A. in Communication Studies from the University of Miami in 2009. He completed his legal education at Nova Southeastern University, receiving a J.D. in 2013. Those earlier degrees inform how he prepares clients and presents arguments.
His early legal experience began in Broward County, where he served as an intern for the Broward State Lawyer in 2011. After law school he moved quickly into firm practice and by 2014 held the title of Senior Partner at The Lions Den, Lawyers at Law. He has also taken on pro bono work; in 2015 he volunteered with the Dade County Put Something Back Pro Bono Project, assisting community members who lacked regular access to legal services.
May is authorized to practice in Florida and holds state certifications that extend beyond the bar. He carries a Florida real estate license issued by DBPR and is a Florida notary, also registered through DBPR. Those credentials allow him to handle certain transactions and notarizations directly for clients.
Within his firm, May has maintained roles that span multiple offices. The Lions Den, Lawyers at Law lists locations including West Palm Beach and Miami, where May conducts client consultations and court-related work. He divides his time between those offices and the firm's other practice locations, handling matters that come through the firm’s intake and referral processes.
Colleagues note his practical approach: prepare the facts, set clear expectations, and keep clients informed. His background in communication appears repeatedly in his courtroom preparation and client meetings, shaping how he frames issues and explains options. He remains involved in community-oriented legal work while managing responsibilities at the firm.
He currently practices from The Lions Den, Lawyers at Law, operating out of the firm's Miami and West Palm Beach offices and maintaining a broader presence across the firm's locations.
