JONATHAN A. MOATS
Associate Attorney
Summary
Associate Attorney applying legal analysis and risk mitigation to protect organizational interests. Supports contract-related decision making, claims strategy, and cross-state recovery work through careful issue spotting and clear legal writing. Aligns legal actions with business objectives while managing civil and corporate matters.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In House Counsel
Fidelity National Financial
03.2025 - Current
- Managed multi-state recovery and subrogation rights involving title insurance and real estate transactional disputes through various owner’s and lender’s policies for a Fortune 500 company. Strategized recovery efforts with lenders and adverse parties, analyzed contractual obligations and indemnity agreements, and conducted legal analysis across dozens of states andvarious policy frameworks to pursue favorable resolutions, maximize financial recovery, and support equitable claims involving professional negligence, negligence, breach of warranty, and unjust enrichment.
Associate Attorney (Part Time)
Moats Law Firm
04.2025 - Current
- Managed various task loads for personal injury, civil and real estate litigation. Assisted in brief drafting and detailed legal research.
Legal Intern
Knowles Law Firm
08.2021 - 07.2024
- Assisted attorneys in the intake and preparation of cases for potential clients.Utilized various Microsoft applications and software on a daily basis.
Law Clerk
Sarpy County Attorney's Office
10.2022 - 04.2024
- Managed various tasks for the criminal, civil, and juvenile teams. Assistedprosecutors in various criminal court proceedings. Drafted numerouscomplaints, motions, briefs, and appellate briefs.
Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted numerous federal prosecutors in a research and brief draftingcapacity. Enjoyed the privilege of meeting and communicating with variousassociated federal law enforcement agencies.
Legal Assistant
Berry Law Firm
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Tasked with managing intake information from the Veteran Affairs. Assistedveteran disability attorneys with the drafting of FOIA requests and other relatedmotions to The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Education
J.D. - Law
Creighton University School of Law
Omaha, NE 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05-2021
Summer Term - History of British Economics - Economics
University of Oxford - Jesus College
Oxford, England 05.2001 -
Skills
- Legal case analysis
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Effective verbal communication
- Effective organizational skills
- Legal contract drafting
Accomplishments
• 2022 Moot Court Best Brief Nominee
• 2023 Moot Court Board
Certification
Nebraska Law License
Timeline
Associate Attorney (Part Time)
Moats Law Firm
04.2025 - Current
In House Counsel
Fidelity National Financial
03.2025 - Current
Law Clerk
United States Attorney's Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
Law Clerk
Sarpy County Attorney's Office
10.2022 - 04.2024
Legal Intern
Knowles Law Firm
08.2021 - 07.2024
Legal Assistant
Berry Law Firm
09.2020 - 08.2021
J.D. - Law
Creighton University School of Law
05.2001 -
Summer Term - History of British Economics - Economics
University of Oxford - Jesus College
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Nebraska-Lincoln