Jason L. Lichtman, Consumer Attorney in New York
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Consumer, Product Liability, and Whistleblower
PartneratLieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
New, NY
Practicing consumer in New York since 2006.
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Jason L. Lichtman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Product Liability, and Whistleblower. Jason has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
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- New York, NY
- Experience
- over 20 years
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- Consumer · Product Liability · Whistleblower
- Handles Consumer, Product Liability, and Whistleblower matters from New York, NY.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Jason L. Lichtman: Jason L. Lichtman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Product Liability, and Whistleblower. Jason has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Jason takes on
Jason concentrates on consumer, product liability, and whistleblower. Each area below outlines the kind of case Jason handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Consumer cases in New York
Jason takes consumer matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in New York
Jason takes product liability matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Whistleblower cases in New York
Jason takes whistleblower matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Jason agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Jason L. Lichtman — consumer lawyer in New York
Jason L. Lichtman is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Consumer, Product Liability, and Whistleblower. Jason has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP.
The chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Economic Injury Product Defect Practice Group and a member of the American Law Institute, partner Jason L. Lichtman has extensive experience leading multidistrict and large class action litigation on behalf of consumer plaintiffs. With a practice focused on consumer protection, data privacy, and damages, Jason recently recovered more than $122 million in economic value for coffee farmers in the Kona region who sued nearly two dozen companies for selling “Kona coffee” that was not coffee from Kona. The Court described Jason as conducting one “of the most impressive class action cases I have dealt with in my time on the federal bench,” adding that his results in the litigation were “great for justice” because this was a case with “a real result that makes people whole again.”
Numerous other courts have also appointed Jason to leadership positions in large consumer protection cases, in which he has recovered more than $500 million for his clients, including the exploding Samsung Top-Loading Washing Machines case (Co-Lead Counsel); the Whirlpool Corp. Front-Loading Washer products liability litigation (Co-Lead Counsel); and the Dover v. British Airways airline overcharging case (Class Counsel). In the Whirlpool Defective Washers Products Liability litigation, Jason served as Co-Chair of the Law and Motion Committee, one of the trial counsel, and Lead Settlement Counsel, achieving a nationwide settlement strongly favorable to plaintiffs following a bellwether trial, multiple appeals to the Sixth and Seventh Circuits (all won by plaintiffs), and multiple petitions for certiorari (all defeated by plaintiffs). Jason has also secured major victories as counsel of record before numerous federal appellate courts.
Jason’s practice also includes a focus on complex damages issues, including in the Anthem Data Breach Litigation and Marriott Data Breach litigation, leading plaintiffs’ work with damages experts, including the development of highly technical, comprehensive experts reports, defending depositions of plaintiffs’ experts, and taking defendants’ experts’ depositions. The Marriott case remains pending, but Jason’s work contributed heavily to the groundbreaking settlement for plaintiffs of $115 million in Anthem, as well as significant injunctive relief targeting deficient Anthem’s cybersecurity practices.
Jason also serves on the board of directors for Public Justice Foundation and is past Chair of the Public Justice Class Action Committee. Public Justice is devoted to standing up for consumers against unscrupulous payday lenders, reckless polluters, dangerous food producers, and other bad corporate actors. A multiple-year “Super Lawyer” for the New York area, he also served on the Law360 Privacy and Consumer Protection Editorial Advisory Board, providing feedback on Law360’s news coverage, including case updates, policy developments, and trends in various industries.
Published Works/Appearences
•Panelist, “Damage Theories Supporting Class Certification,” American Association for Justice Annual Convention, July 2025
•Panelist, “Data Breach: Bigger and Bigger,” HarrisMartin MDL Conference: Ozempic and Suboxone Litigation, January 2024
•Co-author with Elizabeth J. Cabraser, “Proving and Defending Punitive Damages Claims,” 2014
•Co-author with Jonathan D. Selbin, “Overcoming Barriers to Class Certification,” 2014
•Contributing Author, “Ninth Circuit Reshapes California Consumer-Protection Law,” American Bar Association, July 2012
Honors & Awards
•“Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers,” Lawdragon, 2024-2026
•“Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America,” Lawdragon, 2023-2026
•“Super Lawyer for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2017-2025
•“Rising Star,” Consumer Protection, Law360, 2017
•“Rising Star for New York Metro,” Super Lawyers, 2013-2016
In the News
•April 24, 2026
19 Lieff Cabraser Lawyers Named to the 2026 “Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers” Guide
•February 17, 2026
30 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Recognized as Lawdragon “500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers” for 2026
•February 17, 2026
Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Named ‘Legal Lions of the Week’ by Law360 for Win in Teen Social Media Addiction MDL
•October 30, 2025
21 Lieff Cabraser Attorneys Selected as 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
•October 3, 2025
Jason Lichtman and Annika K. Martin Named New Members of American Law Institute
Selected Published Works
•“Spokeo Still Standing: No Sign of a Circuit Split” (with Andrew Kaufman), Law360, October 14, 2016
•“Spotlight on Spokeo: A Win for Consumers” (with Andrew Kaufman), Law360, May 23, 2016
•“Fraud on the Market in a Post-Amgen World” (with Michael Miarmi), Trial Magazine, November 2013
Jason's approach to consumer cases
The chair of Lieff Cabraser’s Economic Injury Product Defect Practice Group and a member of the American Law Institute, partner Jason L. Lichtman has extensive experience leading multidistrict and large class action litigation on behalf of consumer plaintiffs. With a practice focused on consumer protection, data privacy, and damages, Jason recently recovered more than $122 million in economic…
The kind of cases Jason takes
Jason reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, product liability, and whistleblower matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Michigan Law School
J.D. · 2006
Northwestern University
B.A. Economics · 2000
Jurisdictions
Jason's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
2023 · ACTIVE
Utah
2023 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2022 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2019 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2016 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2015 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2014 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
New Jersey
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2011 · ACTIVE
New York
2011 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2010 · ACTIVE
District of Columbia
2007 · ACTIVE
Illinois
2006 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2006 · ACTIVE
Jason studied at J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. Economics in Northwestern University.
Law school and academic background
Jason completed J.D. in University of Michigan Law School and B.A. Economics in Northwestern University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Jason runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Jason's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations •American Association for Justice •The American Law Institute •Public Justice •Sedona Conference
membership
Locations
Jason L. Lichtman's office in New York
Jason's primary office is at 250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Lieff, Cabraser, Heimann & Bernstein, LLP
250 Hudson Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10013
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How to hire Jason L. Lichtman — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Jason usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Jason charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Jason will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a consumer attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Jason
Jason discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Jason confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Jason's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Jason L. Lichtman
How much does it cost to hire Jason for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Jason walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Jason offer a free consultation?
Jason charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Jason's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Jason's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in New York typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Jason gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Jason take my case if I'm outside New York?
Jason is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Jason will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Jason?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Jason will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Jason accepting new consumer clients right now?
Jason's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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