Atty. Elli Leibenstein
Elli Leibenstein focuses his practice principally in the area of complex commercial litigation. He also provides advice to clients relating to litigation with, and investigations brought by, State Attorneys General.
Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 34+ Years Experience
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About Elli Leibenstein at a Glance
Elli Leibenstein is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois Hawaii (1992). Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D., 1992) and Northeastern Illinois University (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Elli Leibenstein
- Elli Leibenstein focuses his practice principally in the area of complex commercial litigation
- He also provides advice to clients relating to litigation with, and investigations brought by, State Attorneys General
- A substantial portion of his practice also involves counseling on mass tort liability and settlement assessments
- Concentrations •Complex commercial litigation •Product liability •Cost recovery litigation •Attorney General actions •Mass tort bankruptcies •Asbestos litigation Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2017 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
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Elli Leibenstein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Elli Leibenstein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Elli Leibenstein is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Chicago
Elli Leibenstein is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Elli Leibenstein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Elli Leibenstein's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Elli Leibenstein brings 34+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, product liability, and litigation, Elli Leibenstein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Elli Leibenstein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Elli Leibenstein Handles in Chicago
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