Jon Kobrinski is an experienced trial attorney whose practice reflects a career devoted to service and the vindication of victims’ rights.
Jon began his legal career in the U.S. Army, serving as a judge advocate in a range of roles, including as a prosecutor and claims attorney. During his active duty service, he received numerous awards and commendations, including the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Afghanistan.
Following his military service, Jon joined the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Miami. There, he served in the National Security Section, Special Prosecutions Section, Major Crimes Section (first as an Assistant U.S. Attorney and later as a Deputy Chief), and the Appellate Division. As a federal prosecutor, Jon tried more than 20 federal criminal cases in Miami, Key West, and Fort Lauderdale, and argued four appeals before the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. His practice encompassed a broad range of matters, including terrorism, critical infrastructure, violent crime, child exploitation, financial fraud, identity theft, and computer and data crimes.
Since joining Buckner + Miles, Jon has represented clients in a variety of matters, including complex commercial litigation, class actions, and insurance coverage cases, as well as high-stakes personal injury matters. He is an active and respected member of the bar, with appointments to the court’s Volunteer Lawyer Pro Bono Coordinating Committee, the Bench and Bar Conference Committee, and the Jewish American Heritage Month Committee. He also serves as a director of the South Florida Chapter of the Federal Bar Association.
Jon graduated first in his class (tied) from Rutgers College, where he double-majored in History and Political Science and minored in Jewish Studies. He earned his J.D. from Yale Law School, where he participated in clinical programs and was an editor of the Yale Law and Policy Review. He was also a Fulbright Scholar in Australia and an honorary visitor at La Trobe University in Melbourne.