Home: Boston, MA. Age: 54. Birthplace: Everett, MA. Profession: Attorney. Organization: Sablone Advisory, LLC. Title: Founder. Alma mater: Harvard University.
Recent recognition: HB Litigation Podcasts—“Why a Big Firm Lawyer Went Fractional with Jonathan Sablone.” What’s been your big (or biggest) leap? Starting my own business—truly terrifying. Hobbies: Fine wine, bourbon and travel. Recent unique acquisition: Winning the “lottery” at Total Wine and getting the opportunity to purchase a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 Year bourbon.
Personality profile: I keep my sense of humor in even the most challenging circumstances. How do you define a perfect friendship? Not seeing or speaking with each other for years, then picking up as if you had just seen each other the day before. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Mutual trust that is earned and turns into friendship. What is your guilty pleasure? I love Snoopy and collect Peanuts art. What is your go-to workout? I run six miles every morning. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? A place where you feel at peace.
What was your first paying job? Summer work for the Department of Public Works in Winthrop, MA. What was your favorite college course? International Conflicts in the Modern World. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? My Thomas Everhart painting of Snoopy keeping his head above water. What is your favorite app? CellarTracker. What is your go-to source of news and information? Apple News.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Creating a better way to provide and charge for legal services.
What message do you want to send out into the world? “Do or do not. There is no try” (Yoda). What widely held belief do you reject? AI will replace professionals.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Greg Germann. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Big stuffed Snoopy. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Sitting at the lake and drinking a bottle of Château Latour. What advice would you give your younger self? Be more patient.
Personal motto: “Do or do not. There is no try” (Yoda, Star Wars). Favorite quote: “You can’t handle the truth” (Jack Nicholson as Col. Nathan R. Jessup in A Few Good Men).
