International Law Advisor
Office: Shanghai Tel: 86.21.58796555 Fax: 86.21.58798869 Email: j.fones@longandfield.com Language: Spanish,English Areas Of PracticeReal Property, Bankruptcy, International Transactions, Law of the Sea, Maritime Law, Corporate Reorganization, Maquiladora (Cross Border Transactions), Criminal Defense, Arbitration, Pro Tem Superior Court Judge (Small Claims)ExperienceFones is the Foreign Legal Consultant to the firm and provides inter and intra culture liaise with clients from all countries having Spanish and English as their primary languages.He has represented clients from many nations speaking different languages in all genres of business and international law. Recently he was appointed as the Receiver for a Korean Corporation doing business in a United States Territory involving repatriation of over 250 foreign national workers. The case involved Federal Prosecution of the Corporation’s shareholders and protection of the workers and remaining assets of the company. In addition to being a litigator in both California and United States Federal Courts, Attorney Fones has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in California. Fones’ 20 plus years of practice may be summarized as being a business problem solver for companies with labor and financial difficulties. In addition to his practice of law, Fones has held positions as Project Manager and General Manger for International Maritime organizations working with South Pacific and Pacific Rim clients. Recent publications analyze International Maritime Law as related to the Spratly Islands’ dispute and Stress in ESL Classrooms in China. Attorney Fones’ degrees include: BS (Hons. Law); JD; LL.M. (International Law) |