Mark Obenstine
Attorney at Law
Attorney Mark Obenstine is a complex litigation and class action specialist who focuses on holding corporate defendants accountable for misconduct. He is skilled at recognizing legal trends and anticipating changes within the class action field before they become widespread. His forward-looking approach allows him to identify early developments in consumer protection, corporate accountability, and regulatory enforcement. Through his work, he remains dedicated to promoting fairness and achieving justice for individuals affected by corporate wrongdoing while upholding the integrity of the legal process.
Mark Obenstine graduated Summa Cum Laude from Syracuse University in New York in 1994. He earned his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1999. After completing his education, he began his legal career at Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, a large law firm based in San Francisco, California. He spent two years there before choosing to establish his own law practice. His early career experience provided him with valuable insight into complex legal proceedings and helped him develop the skills necessary to navigate large-scale litigation with precision and professionalism.
In 2001, he opened his own law practice, initially representing small businesses in breach-of-contract cases. Over time, he shifted his focus to class action consulting, where he provided legal research, developed arguments, and offered strategic advice to law firms handling major class action cases. During this period, he contributed to dozens of cases, including several high-profile matters. His consulting work allowed him to gain in-depth knowledge of class action litigation, including class certification, discovery procedures, and settlement negotiation. This experience became the foundation for his later work as a class action attorney.
In July 2024, he founded his own class action firm dedicated to identifying significant cases and achieving meaningful outcomes through early pre-litigation settlement negotiation. Class action lawsuits are brought when a large group of individuals with similar injuries or claims join together to pursue a case against a defendant. These cases often involve issues such as defective products, false advertising, consumer fraud, employment violations, data breaches, securities fraud, or environmental harm. The duration of class action cases varies, often lasting several months or years, and may extend further if appeals arise.
He is committed to promoting accountability in situations where regulatory oversight may be insufficient to protect the public. His work helps ensure that corporations are held responsible for harmful actions and that affected individuals have an opportunity to pursue justice. By advancing class action litigation, he provides victims with a collective avenue to address misconduct while encouraging transparency and ethical business practices. His efforts support the broader goal of ensuring fairness and responsibility in corporate behavior.
Successful class actions can lead to meaningful change that benefits both plaintiffs and the general public. These outcomes often include product recalls, improved corporate standards, and stronger consumer protections. His dedication to effective advocacy helps bring about these results, demonstrating the importance of persistence and precision in complex litigation.
Mark Obenstine continues to bring experience, professionalism, and care to every case he manages. He oversees the litigation process from start to finish, ensuring that each case is handled with accuracy and fairness. He coordinates with plaintiffs, manages intricate case logistics, and directs settlement administration to ensure efficiency and integrity. His commitment to justice and his disciplined approach to class action law define his work and continue to guide his mission to protect consumers and hold corporations accountable.
