Jonathan Walton

Overview Clients across a wide spectrum of industries seek Jonathans counsel on issues including breach of contract, securities and banking disputes, construction-related claims, and real estate litigation. His work includes resolving large loan defaults, enforcing creditor rights, handling lien and title insurance issues, and representing parties in commercial and residential foreclosure actions. In addition to his litigation practice, Jonathan provides end-to-end support on transactional matters-structuring and negotiating deals, conducting due diligence for mortgage portfolio acquisitions, drafting commercial agreements, guiding business formation, and helping clients navigate loan workouts and real estate transactions. Jonathan combines deep legal knowledge with a practical understanding of clients business goals. He is a trusted advisor for those facing legal and financial complexities requiring strategic foresight and efficient resolution. Jonathan Walton is Of Counsel, practicing in Butzels Detroit office. He is a member of the State Bar of Michigan, Real Property Law, Business Law, and Litigation Sections. He maintains an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Jonathan earned his juris doctor, cum laude, from the University of Michigan Law School and his artium baccalaureus, magna cum laude, from Dartmouth College. Primary Practice Areas Construction Litigation Business & Commercial Litigation Banking & Finance Law Real Estate Litigation All Related Practice Areas Banking & Finance Law Business & Commercial Litigation Construction Construction Litigation Corporate and Finance Litigation and Dispute Resolution Real Estate Real Estate Litigation Credentials Education University of Michigan Law School, J. D., cum laude Dartmouth College, A. B., magna cum laude Admissions Michigan Supreme Court of the United States United States Bankruptcy Court, Eastern District of Michigan United States Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Michigan United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit United States Court of Federal Claims United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan Memberships State Bar of Michigan - Real Property Law, Business Law Sections Awards & Recognitions Awards & Recognitions Martindale Hubbell - AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated Michigan Super Lawyers - Business Litigation, Construction Litigation, General Litigation, 2006-2010; 2012-2019