Jason B. Elster focuses his practice on a range of commercial litigation matters in both state and federal court, including contract disputes, business torts, contentious information technology and domain name litigation, and class action defense. In addition to his courtroom advocacy, Jason is dedicated to understanding his clients' business concerns so that he can provide practical strategies for achieving their global interests. Jason also volunteers his time representing pro se litigants in judicial settlement conferences through the Northern District of Illinois' Settlement Assistance Program.
Areas of Concentration
ˇ Litigation involving contract disputes in a wide variety of industries
ˇ Representation of business clients in cases involving unfair competition, tortious interference, trade secret, and other business torts, as well as Lanham Act and Deceptive Trade Practices Act claims
ˇ Prosecuting and defending claims under the Anitcybersquatting Consumer Protection Act, CAN-SPAM, and Computer Fraud and Abuse Act
ˇ Representation of financial institutions and other consumer businesses in both federal and state consumer class actions
ˇ Dispute avoidance
Significant Representations
ˇ Represented the world's second largest domain name registrar in an action alleging violations of plaintiff's intellectual property and privacy rights arising from registrar's handling of domain names. Obtained summary judgment in favor of registrar on all nine of plaintiff's claims. Philbrick v. eNom, Inc., 593 F. Supp. 2d 352 (D.N.H. 2009).
ˇ Represented the victims of a fraudulent investment scheme involving an Argentine airline. After a three-week jury trial, obtained verdict for plaintiffs and judgment of approximately $4.6 million. Baron et al. v. Chrans, No. 3:05-cv-3240 (C.D. Ill. 2008).
Professional & Community Involvement
ˇ Member, Chicago Bar Association
ˇ Member, Illinois Bar Association
ˇ Member, American Bar Association
ˇ Director, American Orthopedic Foundation
Articles, Publications, & Lectures
ˇ Contributor, McGrady on Domain Names, Lexis Nexis, May 2007