About Jordan D. Grotzinger

Jordan Grotzinger is Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Litigation practice and member of Greenberg Traurig’s Trial Practice Group . He is a trusted problem solver and national thought leader on trade secret law, ranked and recognized in this space. Jordan represents companies across industries in trade secret litigation and counseling matters, and has represented some of the most significant entertainment and media companies in high-profile litigation.

Jordan founded and hosts Greenberg Traurig’s Trade Secret Law Evolution Podcast, a top podcast on trade secret law since 2019 that has been downloaded around the world. The podcast offers monthly updates and takeaways on the latest developments and trends in this area. Jordan created the podcast to systematize constant learning of the law on this subject as it evolves and give actionable data points to listeners who need to stay current. He also is a frequent panelist on trade secret issues at events across the country.

Jordan has tried jury and non-jury cases throughout California and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the California Court of Appeal.

Concentrations

•Federal and state trade secret cases
•Trial practice
•Entertainment litigation
•Fiduciary litigation
•Consumer class action defense

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Recommended Lawyer, World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR), USA Trade Secrets Rankings, 2025
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Trade Secrets (Litigation and Non-Contentious Matters), 2025
•Litigation - Product Liability and Mass Tort Defense - Consumer Products (Including Tobacco), 2015
•Team Member, Law360 “Product Liability Practice Group of the Year,” 2021-2022
•Team Member, The American Lawyer’s “Products Liability Litigation Department of the Year,” 2018
•Team Member, U.S. News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017

 

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Areas of Law

  • Intellectual Property 1
    • Trade Secrets
  • Litigation
  • Other 5
    • Trial Practice
    • Intellectual Property & Technology
    • Media & Entertainment Litigation
    • Class Action Litigation
    • Complex Torts

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder; Co-Chair, Los Angeles Litigation Practice
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Experience: Trade Secret Litigation
    Counseling: Represent Fortune 150 commercial real estate company in trade secret litigation
    counsel company on trade secret issues.
    Represent leading market data company in trade secret litigation in the Southern District of New York.
    Obtained summary judgment for major computer manufacturer in case involving 'bookmark' software
    affirmed on appeal.
    Obtained no-notice temporary restraining order enjoining defendants from misappropriating proprietary software
    related intellectual property belonging to Fortune 150 commercial real estate company.
    Obtained preliminary injunction for auto parts manufacturer.
    Defeated motion for preliminary injunction against geospatial imaging company.
    Defeated motion for preliminary injunction against furniture company.
    Represented major construction lender in trade secret litigation resulting in favorable outcome.
    Work with IT forensic professionals to protect clients' trade secrets
    resolve cases before litigation including for national commercial l
    scaping company.
    Counsel clients across various industries about trade secret claims
    defenses.
    Entertainment Litigation: Represent top talent agency
    media company in various matters, including high-profile litigation.
    Represented major motion picture studio in contract
    related disputes.
    Represented motion picture studio
    musicians in defamation case over depiction of artists' former manager in major motion picture.
    Represented global concert promotion company in dispute over sale of live theatre assets abroad.
    Defended rap music record label
    artist accused of copyright infringement in jury trial resulting in judgment as a matter of law, affirmed by Ninth Circuit.
    Trial counsel for widow of composer with breach of fiduciary duty
    fraud claims against music publisher
    obtained seven-figure jury verdict.
    Represented prominent rock music group in arbitration regarding royalty dispute with former b
    member.
    Represented talent agent sued for alleged unpaid commissions. Negotiated settlement for $0
    full releases.
    Consumer Class Action Defense: Defeated class certification for micromobility company.
    Obtained dismissal with prejudice of national putative class action against dietary supplement company
    celebrity endorser.
    Defeated class certification in actions alleging violations of California consumer protection statutes
    breach of contract against sound recording school.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    California
    U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
    U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
    U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    Memberships

    Professional & Community Involvement

    •Jewish Federation Los Angeles (JFEDLA) Legal Network Committee Member
    •University of Michigan Parent & Family Leadership Council Member
    •American Friends of Bar-Ilan University Circle Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Southwestern University School of Law
    Class of 1997
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Brandeis University
    Class of 1994
    B.A.
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1972
    New York, N.Y., September 9, 1972

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Shareholder; Co-Chair, Los Angeles Litigation Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Jordan D. Grotzinger is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, United States District Court for the Central District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, United States District Court for the Northern District of California and United States District Court for the Southern District of California.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jordan D. Grotzinger attended Southwestern University School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.