Jonathan Causey New

OVERVIEW

Introduction

Attorney Jonathan (“Jon”) Causey is the Managing Partner of Causey & Ye Law, P.L.L.C. He represents clients in civil litigation, criminal defense, immigration, and appellate matters. His practice includes wrongful death, personal injury, commercial disputes, fraud, asset recovery, and high-stakes criminal defense such as drug crimes, sex crimes, white-collar offenses, and human trafficking cases. He also provides immigration representation before USCIS, EOIR, and federal courts, and frequently argues appeals in state, federal, and immigration courts.

Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, Jon earned his B.B.A. in Banking & Finance with a minor in Economics from Mississippi State University in 2004. After graduation, he founded and managed an insurance agency, where he assisted more than 1,000 clients with financial planning and insurance needs. He held insurance licenses in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, along with Series 6 and 63 securities licenses. Jon went on to earn his Juris Doctor with Honors from Mississippi College School of Law in 2014.

Legal Practice and Industry Focus
Jon’s practice spans:

Civil Litigation (Personal Injury, Commercial & Business Disputes, Fraud & Asset Recovery)
Criminal Defense (Felonies, Federal Crimes, White Collar, Human Trafficking)
Immigration Law (Removal Defense, Asylum, Waivers)
Appellate Advocacy (State and Federal Appeals)
Family Law (Divorce, Custody, Domestic Violence)

He is particularly skilled in high-stakes litigation where criminal, financial, and cross-border issues intersect. Notable achievements include securing multi-million-dollar civil judgments, obtaining dismissals of serious felony charges, and winning asylum cases after years of litigation.

Jon is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights and achieving sustainable results. He combines courtroom skill with strategic negotiation, ensuring clients are equipped to face the challenges of both civil and criminal proceedings. His leadership within the Polk County Bar Association and the Iowa Association for Justice further reflects his commitment to advancing justice and supporting the legal community.

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ACHIEVEMENTS & HIGHLIGHTS

Selected to Rising Stars by Super Lawyers (2021–2024)
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys, Top 10 Under 40 (2017)
Recognized as a Top-Rated Business Litigation Attorney
International Community Leadership Award (2016)
US-China Business Leadership Award

Professional & Community Affiliation

Co-Chair, Bench and Bar Committee, Polk County Bar Association
Member, Iowa Association for Justice
Member, Iowa State Bar Association
Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
Member, Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
Barrister, C. Edwin Moore Inns of Court
Criminal Justice Act Panel, Southern District of Iowa
Former Vice President & Board Member, Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking

Case Highlights

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Jonathan Causey represented a multinational trading company from China that owned a Delaware LLC holding a multi-million-dollar warehouse in Iowa. The company was sued in an Iowa district court by a Texas corporation—its lessee—based on an alleged breach of a Chinese contract containing an arbitration clause. Importantly, this contract had been executed years before our client acquired any ownership interest in the Iowa warehouse. The Texas corporation escalated the dispute by filing a mechanic’s lien against the warehouse and moving for attachment. Causey & Ye Law successfully defeated and removed the lien. We further attacked the pleadings on the grounds of lack of subject matter jurisdiction, lack of personal jurisdiction, and forum non convenient. In addition, we moved for and were granted forcible entry and detainer against the Texas corporation with respect to its continued occupancy of the Iowa warehouse. Through strategic litigation and negotiation, the case was ultimately resolved by a successful settlement. All further litigation was dismissed with prejudice, and the warehouse transaction was completed without hindrance. Our team continues to provide ongoing legal support for this client’s U.S. operations across multiple areas. This matter is just one example of how Causey & Ye Law effectively handles and wins complex international disputes and cross-border litigation.