About Jonathan Standish
Jonathan Standish Massey is a partner at Massey & Gail LLP, a prominent litigation boutique located at 50 E. Washington St., Suite 400, in Chicago, Illinois. Since joining the firm in 2009, he has brought experience in bankruptcy and antitrust law to the table. The firm specializes in complex commercial litigation, representing clients in high-stakes disputes across various jurisdictions. Massey's legal acumen is rooted in a solid educational background, having earned his Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1988 and a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University in 1985. During his time at Harvard Law School, Massey gained inexperience through clerkships with notable federal judges. In 1988, he clerked for the Honorable Abner J.
Mikva, a distinguished figure in the judiciary. The following year, he served as a law clerk for the Honorable William J — Brennan, Jr., a U.S. Supreme Court Justice known for his influential opinions. These clerkships provided Massey with deep insights into federal judicial processes, shaping his understanding of constitutional and appellate law. Massey's practice primarily focuses on bankruptcy and antitrust matters. He has represented clients in high-stakes litigation, appearing before numerous federal and state courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.
His experience extends to arguing cases in multiple U.S. Courts of Appeals, showcasing his ability to navigate complex legal fields. Before his tenure at Massey & Gail, his clerkship experience with two U.S. Supreme Court Justices offered him a unique perspective on the details of appellate law, enhancing his litigation strategy. In addition to his legal practice, Massey is an active member of the American Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association. His contributions to the legal field have not gone unnoticed; he has been recognized as a leading lawyer in commercial litigation by Illinois Super Lawyers. This accolade supports his excellence and his reputation among peers in the legal community.
Massey is admitted to practice in several jurisdictions, including New York (1992), Maryland (2004), and the District of Columbia (1998). His admission to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1995, along with various U.S. Courts of Appeals—including the Third (1993), Fourth (1993), Fifth (1996), Tenth (1998), and D.C. (1998) Circuits—demonstrates his broad legal expertise. This diverse range of admissions allows him to handle complex cases across multiple jurisdictions, further solidifying his standing as a skilled litigator in bankruptcy and antitrust law.
