Atty. Gregory E. Ostfeld
Gregory E. Ostfeld is Vice Chair of the firm’s Pharmaceutical Medical Device & Health Care Litigation Practice and Co-Chair of the Chicago Litigation Practice.
Appeals & Legal Issues & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Gregory E. Ostfeld at a Glance
Gregory E. Ostfeld is a Shareholder based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and education. Educated at University of Chicago Law School (J.D. Honors, 1998) and George Washington University B.A. summa cum laude George Washington University B.A. Phi Beta Kappa Production/Managing Editor, The University of Chicago Law Review Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory E. Ostfeld
- Gregory E. Ostfeld is Vice Chair of the firm’s Pharmaceutical Medical Device & Health Care Litigation Practice and Co-Chair of the Chicago Litigation Practice
- For more than two decades, Greg has focused on providing outstanding representation and exceptional service to clients in regulated industries, with a focus on pharmaceutical and medical device companies, the financial services sector, and the consumer products sector
- Greg focuses his litigation and appellate practice on class actions, data privacy, products liability, mass torts, mass arbitrations, and other high-stakes litigation, combining innovative strategies with a deep understanding and appreciation of his clients’ business goals and objectives to deliver superior outcomes
- Greg’s litigation practice is nationwide
- he has handled individual, multi-district, and consolidated cases at the trial court level in dozens of states, and has led appeals in nearly every federal appellate court and approximately two dozen state appellate courts
- The pillars of Greg’s practice are: understanding the client’s business
- frequent and consistent communication and collaboration
- tailoring legal strategy to client objectives
- and principled representation meeting the highest standards of professionalism
- Greg has been recognized by Chambers USA for his work based on client feedback highlighting his meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive research
- Clients reporting to Chambers describe him as thoughtful, knowledgeable, and consistently providing commercially astute and well-considered advice across a wide range of disputes
- He is also praised as “an absolute pleasure to work with,” with particular recognition for his responsiveness and thorough approach
- Greg is a committed believer in Justice Learned Hand’s maxim, “Thou shalt not ration justice.” As a past pro bono coordinator for the Chicago office, Greg strives to lead by example
- He has represented dozens of indigent clients in cases involving discrimination, victim advocacy, prisoner rights, and civil rights, and has written and filed amicus briefs on behalf of dozens of major bar associations and public interest organizations in the U.S
- Supreme Court, numerous federal appeals courts, and state courts around the country
- His efforts as pro bono coordinator fostered a culture of commitment to service, and succeeded in elevating the office’s pro bono hours by several multiples during his nine-year tenure
- As co-chair of the litigation practice, Greg has also been instrumental in promoting and applying standards of diversity and inclusion in hiring, retention, and promotion
- Greg is a proven advocate at the trial and appellate levels, with numerous bench and jury trials and arbitrations and scores of appellate oral arguments to his credit
- Though his successful approach over hundreds of cases has brought him recognition from ratings and rankings organizations, Greg’s most important measure of success is the trust his clients have continued to place in him, case after case, year after year, in close-knit relationships
- Concentrations •Class action litigation •Data privacy class actions and mass arbitrations •Products liability and mass tort litigation •Pharmaceutical and medical device litigation •Consumer fraud litigation •Appeals Judicial Clerkships •Hon
- W. Eugene Davis, U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, 1998 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Chambers USA Guide, Litigation: Product Liability, 2025 •Team Member, BTI’s Most Recommended Law Firms, Big Pharma, 2025 •Listed, Benchmark Litigation, 'Litigation Star,' 2025-2026 •Listed,The Legal 500 United States, 2013 and 2017-2024 •Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices, 2021-2025 •'Recommended Lawyer,' 2022-2024 •'Leading Partners,' 2025 •Product Liability, Mass Tort and Class Action - Defense: Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2022, 2025 •'Other Key Lawyer,' 2022 •'Recommended Lawyer,' 2025 General Commercial Disputes, 2021 •Listed, Crain’s Chicago Business •“Notable Leaders in Accounting Consulting & Law,” 2024 •“Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys,” 2023 •“Notable Gen X Leaders in Law,” 2022 •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Appellate Practice, 2019-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, 2020-2026 •'Rising Stars,' 2009-2011, 2013 •Listed, Leading Lawyers Network, 2019-2026 •Named, Client Service All-Star, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 2020, 2022-2023 •Recipient, United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, 'Excellence in Pro Bono and Public Interest Service Award,' 2021 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, a Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022 •Team Member, U.S
- News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018 •Team Member, a Law360 'Appellate Practice Group of the Year,' 2010 •Recipient, Greenberg Traurig 'Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award,' 2009 (individual) and 2019 (pro bono team) •Recipient, 'Crown of a Good Name Award,' Congregation Kol Ami, June 30, 2006
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory E. Ostfeld's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory E. Ostfeld 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.
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Business & Corporate Law in Chicago
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Class Action in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Education Law in Chicago
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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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Gregory E. Ostfeld
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 Gregory E. Ostfeld's practice in the field of personal injury, business, class action, litigation, and education.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, business, and class action, Gregory E. Ostfeld 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 Gregory E. Ostfeld 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 Gregory E. Ostfeld Handles in Chicago
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