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Litigation: Product Liability

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Greenberg Traurig's Litigation Practice has handled some of the most complex litigation in challenging jurisdictions around the world. Whether your organization is facing a single complex dispute or a portfolio of disputes, GT has vast resources across a wide range of practices and industries available to serve you. We work with you to develop a strategic approach to litigation coordinated across jurisdictions. Our attorneys are prepared to take any case to trial and are experienced at managing litigation at every stage of the process. At the same time, our vast trial experience enables us to resolve cases short of trial upon the most favorable terms possible, where appropriate. The GT team will grow with your needs and our scale ensures that your needs will never outgrow us.


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Litigation: Product Liability - Illinois

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What the Team is Known For

Greenberg Traurig has broad commercial litigation capabilities, with a focus on the defense of consumer class actions and real estate litigation. It is particularly noted for its strength representing major product manufacturers and retailers in high exposure multidistrict litigation, including personal injury and false advertising claims. The firm is additionally sought after by financial services and education sector clients, among others.

Work Highlights

  • Greenberg Traurig represented Ebates Performance Marketing d/b/a Rakuten Rewards in a consolidated class action litigation filed by certain affiliate marketers who alleged that Rakuten diverted revenue from online content creators through its browser extension.

Strengths

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I trust them to handle the most complex cases.

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The team provides practical business advice.

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Greenberg Traurig's service in attentiveness is top notch. The partners are always responsive and helpful in proactively providing thoughtful and fulsome analysis and recommendations.

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They are organized, thorough and thoughtful in their approach. They have really dug in to learn the facts on complex issues.

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The team is extremely responsive. They are working around the clock, not unnecessarily, but when there is client demand. They are in the trenches with us, moving cases forward.

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Notable Practitioners

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Francis A Citera
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Francis A Citera
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Francis Citera co-chairs the product liability practice at Greenberg Traurig and has a wealth of experience advising on multidistrict litigation and consumer class actions. He is a go-to choice for numerous product manufacturers and retailers.

Francis is cerebral, almost professor-like, and really understands the nuance of the law.

I just love Frank. His advice is spot on and he has a lot of contacts that are helpful.

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Gregory Ostfeld
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Gregory Ostfeld is deeply experienced defending noteworthy clients in complex pharmaceutical and medical device-related product liability litigation.

Greg is a litigator's litigator. He is really state of the art in terms of understanding significant legal issues in product liability cases.

I honestly think the world of that man. He's great. He is exceptionally intelligent. If your life was on the line, you'd want Greg.

He is one of the best legal writers I've worked with and is very quick and efficient. He is also very effective at arguing before the judge.

Greg is just amazing. His writing is some of the best I've seen and his efficiency is terrific.

Greg is tireless in his efforts and client responsiveness. He is an exceptional talent and a rare breed in that he is a great trial lawyer and appellate lawyer.

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Gretchen Miller
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Gretchen Miller offers clients broad experience in product liability litigation, routinely handling complex pharmaceutical and toxic tort-related cases. She cochairs the firm's product liability and mass torts practice, and its Chicago litigation department.

Gretchen brings a human lens to the litigation, she is able to connect with witnesses. She is very smart in her own right and able also to bring that human element.

Gretchen is smart, great in court and a fantastic problem-solver.

Gretchen doesn't get flustered easily and can deliver hard news. Her demeanor is great in the courtroom. She is persuasive with judges and opposing counsel, which really sets her apart. As a result, she can cut to the chase and can get hard messages across.

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Steven Malina
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Steven Malina
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Steven Malina comes recommended for his sophisticated representation of clients in securities litigation, in which he frequently handles derivative claims and shareholder class actions.

He is a brilliant lawyer.

He is very knowledgeable.

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Rita M. Powers
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Rita Powers is the cochair of Greenberg Traurig’s real estate litigation practice. She has a wealth of experience handling high-stakes litigation, including landlord-tenant disputes, foreclosures and transactional disputes.

Rita is tough, smart and organized. She communicates well.

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Litigation: General Commercial
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Rita M. Powers
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Litigation: Product Liability
Francis A Citera
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Francis A Citera
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Gregory Ostfeld
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Band 1
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Gretchen Miller
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Band 1
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Litigation: Securities
Steven Malina
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Steven Malina
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