Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has played a steady role in securing over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury cases. His work has remained focused on holding corporations and institutions accountable for harm caused by unsafe practices.
His academic background began with an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific education helped build a strong foundation for understanding medical, pharmaceutical, and environmental issues that frequently arise in litigation. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School, where he developed skills in trial preparation and legal analysis. To further expand his professional knowledge, he completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies, gaining exposure to business and professional disciplines beyond traditional legal training. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.
Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the earliest stages of his career, his legal practice focused on representing individuals harmed by negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm, a responsibility he has held for more than four decades. During this time, he has overseen firm operations while remaining directly involved in litigation strategy and client advocacy.
Under his leadership, the firm has built experience in environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations involving large groups of injured individuals. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. These roles required coordination among multiple firms and oversight of complex legal proceedings. In 2019, the firm was recognized as “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.
Throughout his career, he has helped recover more than $500 million for clients across all practice areas. These recoveries include both individual lawsuits and large-scale mass tort actions. Significant outcomes include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation and more than $40 million obtained in the transvaginal mesh litigation. In medical malpractice litigation, he has secured substantial results in cases involving permanent injury and long-term care needs. One notable matter resulted in a $42 million cash payment and a structured annuity following a failure to adequately monitor labor progress.
Beyond legal practice, Ted Oshman serves as Principal Owner of Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, a venture capital and private equity investment entity. He is also President of Sonaro Realty Corp., former Chief Executive Officer of NeoVC, and Chairperson of eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc. In addition to his professional responsibilities, he remains committed to philanthropy and values time with his wife, Anne, and their three children, maintaining a balanced approach to career and family.
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