Jonathan Sommer
Jonathan Sommer is a lawyer and co-founder of Morrisseau Art Consulting Inc., where he has worked tirelessly to expose fraudulent artworks attributed to Norval Morrisseau. He has raised concerns about the lack of a dedicated art-crime division in Canada while advocating for proactive measures among collectors.
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Lawyer Jonathan Sommer argued Ms. Hatfield’s case and as well as a similar lawsuit brought by Barenaked Ladies member Kevin Hearn.
Mastermind of massive art fraud knocking off Norval Morrisseau works pleads guilty
Canada· 2025-07-03
Jonathan Sommer, a lawyer, has represented several unwitting buyers of Morrisseau fakes.
Art dealer moved $450,000 worth of Morrisseau fakes, new court document revealsCanada· 2025-07-03
Jonathan Sommer defended unwitting buyers of Morrisseau fakes and commented on Jim White's guilty plea.
Ontario art dealer Jim White pleads guilty to selling forged Morrisseau artworksCanada· 2025-06-27
Jonathan Sommer is a lawyer who has worked for many years to expose the Morrisseau fakes and has raised concerns about the authenticity of McGill’s painting.
McGill believes it has painting falsely attributed to acclaimed artist Norval Morrisseau after investigationCanada· 2025-02-16
