Jon Sasser grew up on a Union County farm and learned to practice law on Park Avenue. He primarily represents businesses involved in complex corporate disputes. His clients include Fortune 500 companies across a wide range of industries, including chemistry, petroleum, banking, pharmaceuticals, telecommunications, securities, and media. Jon has also led matters involving individuals and charitable organizations facing unique legal challenges. His representations have included an NFL head coach, death row inmates, high school journalists, public officials, hip‑hop musicians, the ACLU, and PETA.
Over the course of his career in North Carolina, Jon has developed a reputation as a tenacious advocate. In 2015, he was honored as North Carolina’s foremost business litigator by Business North Carolina magazine and was selected as Raleigh “Lawyer of the Year” for bet‑the‑company litigation in 2016, securities litigation in 2012 and 2022, and intellectual property litigation in 2019. He has also been voted by his peers as one of Super Lawyers’ top ten attorneys in North Carolina seven times.
Jon takes on some of the most challenging and unusual cases. He believes strongly that every client is entitled to committed and relentless advocacy. Due to the nature of his work, his matters have often received national media coverage, including by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Times of London, The ABA Journal, The American Lawyer, and The National Law Journal.
Jon’s balanced temperament and deep commitment to his clients ensure their interests are represented at every stage of the litigation process. Whether running, biking, or swimming, Jon is constantly evaluating strategies to advance his clients’ objectives and secure favorable outcomes.
