Joshua L. Raskin, General Attorney in New York
focused on General and IP
ShareholderatGreenberg Traurig, LLP
New, NY
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Joshua L. Raskin is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Handles General and IP matters from New York, NY.
About Joshua L. Raskin: Joshua L. Raskin is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Joshua takes on
Joshua concentrates on general and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Joshua handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General cases in New York
Joshua takes general 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 Joshua agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
Joshua takes ip 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 Joshua agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Joshua L. Raskin — general lawyer in New York
Joshua L. Raskin is a shareholder based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on General and IP. Currently practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
Joshua L. Raskin is Co-Chair of the firm’s Patent Litigation Group and Chair of the New York Intellectual Property & Technology Group. Listed by Patexia as the 31st best performing patent litigation attorney representing defendants in 2023 (out of 16,585 attorneys), Josh’s primary focus is on patent litigation, although he has wide-ranging experience in all areas of IP. He has litigated countless cases in federal courts across the country and has argued numerous times before the Courts of Appeals for the Federal and Second Circuits. He has represented clients at the trial and appellate stages in a broad range of industries, including electronics, computer technology, mobile handsets, medical devices and products, and finance.
His experience is broad and varied having represented both defendants and plaintiffs. Prior to joining the firm, Josh was the head of the patent litigation practice at a prominent New York plaintiffs’ firm where he oversaw numerous complex patent cases. Before that, Josh was a partner and co-head of the patent litigation practice at a national firm where he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in cases involving all areas of intellectual property, including patents, trademarks and copyrights.
Josh also has deep experience with inter partes review proceedings, including representing companies such as eBay, Rakuten, Chewy, Samsung, B. Braun Medical, and Stingray Digital Group. Outside of the new post-grant review processes, Josh has also worked on numerous U.S. patent reexaminations (both inter partes and ex parte).
Josh is an adjunct professor at Brooklyn Law School, where he teaches a course on Advanced Patent Litigation.
Concentrations
•Patent infringement
•Post-issuance patent proceedings, including inter partes review, post-grant review and ex parte reexaminations
•Intellectual property counseling, licensing, due diligence and opinions
•Trademark infringement
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Accolades
•Listed, Patexia, '#31 Best Performing Patent Litigation Attorney Representing Defendants,' 2023
•Listed, Patexia, '#42 Most Active Patent Litigation Attorney,' 2022
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Intellectual Property - Patents: Litigation (full coverage), 2022-2025
•'Recommended Lawyer,' 2023-2025
•Listed, Managing IP Magazine's World IP Handbook and Survey, 'IP Stars: New York Patent Stars,' 2014-2025
•Listed, IAM magazine, 'IAM Patent 1000,' Litigation, 2014-2025
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Metro Super Lawyers, 2019-2025
•Team Member, a U.S. News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Trademark Law, 2020, 2022
How Joshua handles general matters
Joshua L. Raskin is Co-Chair of the firm’s Patent Litigation Group and Chair of the New York Intellectual Property & Technology Group. Listed by Patexia as the 31st best performing patent litigation attorney representing defendants in 2023 (out of 16,585 attorneys), Josh’s primary focus is on patent litigation, although he has wide-ranging experience in all areas of IP. He has litigated countless…
The kind of cases Joshua takes
Joshua reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general and ip matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1996
University of Michigan
B.S.E. Industrial · 1993
Joshua studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.S.E. Industrial in University of Michigan.
Law school and academic background
Joshua completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and B.S.E. Industrial in University of Michigan. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Joshua runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Joshua's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional & Community Involvement •Adjunct Professor of Law, Brooklyn Law School, 2026-Present •Member, Intellectual Property Owners Association •U
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Patent Law Committee, 2020-2021 •Patent Litigation Committee, 2020-2021 •Next Generation Leaders Committee, 2020-2021
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Locations
Joshua L. Raskin's office in New York
Joshua's primary office is at One Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY, 10017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Joshua L. Raskin — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Joshua usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Joshua charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua'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; Joshua will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Joshua
Joshua discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Joshua confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Joshua's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Joshua L. Raskin
How much does it cost to hire Joshua for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Joshua walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Joshua offer a free consultation?
Joshua charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Joshua's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Joshua's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in New York typically take?
Simple general 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. Joshua gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Joshua take my case if I'm outside New York?
Joshua 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 — Joshua 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 Joshua?
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. Joshua will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Joshua accepting new general clients right now?
Joshua'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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