Jonathan McCardle

About Jonathan McCardle

Experienced Attorney with a demonstrated history of working in the law practice industry.…

Experience

1. Attorney

   Featherstonhaugh, Clyne & Mccardle Llp

   Feb 2012 — Present

   Jonathan was recognized by City & State Magazine as a 2016 “40 Under 40 Rising Star in Albany” and by the Albany Times Union as part of the next “emerging class of young lobbyists”. Jonathan received a Bachelor of Science with a concentration in Business Finance from Siena College and received his JD degree from the Albany Law School at Union University. He joined Featherstonhaugh, Wiley & Clyne, LLP in 2011 and has developed extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of administrative law, government relations, complex litigation and lobbying compliance. As an attorney, Jonathan is a skilled courtroom and appellate advocate who has represented clients before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and other tribunals across New York State. His diverse litigation practice includes administrative as well as commercial and personal injury litigation and on occasion criminal defense. Jonathan’s legal practice also includes procurement bid protests before the State of New York and various federal agencies.As a registered lobbyist Jonathan has represented clients in the areas of racing and gaming, financial services, law enforcement and alcohol beverage control. Jonathan has successfully developed strong relationships within the New York State legislative and executive branches of government.Jonathan currently serves on the Advisory Committee for the Saratoga Institute on Equine, Racing and Gaming laws at Albany Law School, the country’s first fulltime racing and gaming law program completely dedicated to all aspects of racing and gaming.

Education

• Siena College

  Bachelor’s Degree

• Albany Law School of Union University

  Juris Doctor (J.D.)