Bio

Steve Meinertzhagen concentrates his practice on complex commercial litigation with a particular focus on representing clients in class actions, mass actions and multi-district litigation (MDL). Steve has defended companies and organizations against numerous claims involving commercial and consumer fraud, breach of contract, employment, privacy and other common law claims, as well as state and federal statutory claims including claims brought under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), the Cable Communications Policy Act (CCPA), the Home Ownership Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), the Bank Holding Company Act (BHCA), the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA), the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and the Chicago Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO). Steve has represented a broad range of companies in class actions, including companies in the banking, retail, real estate, energy, pharmaceutical, biotech, insurance and telecommunications industries. While Steve’s reputation as a courtroom litigator is formidable, his goal is always to achieve the best possible result given the needs and objectives of each client, whether through early settlement, motions to dismiss, mediation, summary judgment, denial of class certification or trial. Steve also has substantial appellate experience in both state and federal courts. In addition to the litigation aspect of his practice, Steve frequently counsels clients on compliance with federal and state laws.