Attorney James Ostendorf, founding attorney of Ostendorf Law Group, PLLC, practices family law, business law, and military law in Mansfield and throughout Eastern Massachusetts. After earning his law degree from Vermont Law School in 2013, he has amassed significant legal experience in and out of the courtroom. He is one of the only attorneys in Massachusetts admitted to all military courts. This, combined with extensive experience in veterans’ cases, makes him extremely qualified to handle matters related to military family law. Attorney Ostendorf has an Avvo Rating of 9.3 Superb and has been selected for inclusion on the Super Lawyers® Rising Stars℠ lists of 2016 and 2018. He is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association, and the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys.
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Languages spoken
English, American Sign Language, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MA | Active | 2013 | 02/22/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2020 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2018 |
Rising Star | SuperLawyers | 2016 |
Joan Loring Wing Fellowship | American Inns of Court | 2012 |
Board Fellow | Vermont Law School | 2012 |
Chancellor's Teaching Fellowship | University of Pittsburgh | 2008 |
MSI-REU Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh | National Science Foundation | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Ostendorf Law Group, P.C. | 2018 - Present |
Of Counsel | Dane Shulman Associates, LLC | 2018 - Present |
Public Arbitrator | Financial Industry Regulatory Authority | 2014 - Present |
Attorney | Miller Law Group, P.C. | 2017 - 2018 |
Associate Attorney | Wistow, Sheehan, & Loveley PC | 2016 - 2017 |
Attorney | John Postl, P.C. | 2015 - 2016 |
Volunteer Attorney | Senior Partners For Justice | 2014 - 2014 |
Bar Clerkship (Judicial Extern) | Vermont Supreme Court | 2013 - 2013 |
Managing Partner | New England Law Group, P.C. | 2013 - 2015 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Providence Hebrew Free Loan Association | Member Board of Directors | 2017 - Present |
Boston American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | 2015 - Present |
Vermont Bar Foundation | Member | 2014 - Present |
Senior Partners for Justice | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Boston Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Project | Attorney Member | 2014 - Present |
Justiserv | Advisory Board | 2014 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys | Member | 2013 - Present |
Jewish Communities of Vermont | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
Central Vermont American Inns of Court | Board of Directors | 2012 - Present |
Joan Loring Wing American Inn of Court | Attorney Member | 2011 - Present |
Vermont Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
North Branch Nature Center | Board of Directors | 2012 - 2014 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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B.Phil Dissertation Defense | Effects of Voter Identification and Provisional Balloting Laws on the American Electorate | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Vermont Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
Vermont Law School | Certificate | 2013 |
University of Pittsburgh | B.Phil with Honors | 2009 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Flying Solo: How To Start & Manage Your Own Practice | Solo Practice | 2015 |
Sports Roundtable | Student Athletes and Graduate School | 2013 |
Political Roundtable | Help American Vote Act of 2002 | 2009 |
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Meghan Howard, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Ostendorf was a pleasure to deal with on a contested divorce. He was straight forward with me throughout the process and was easy to get in contact with when a problem arose. I would be happy to have him as opposing counsel in a future divorce, which I can't say about every attorney I've encountered.
Alexander English, Unknown Attorney on Sep 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Attorney Ostendorf both in law school and in private practice. He is a superb litigator, and a driven advocate for his clients. He brings a boundless energy to everything he works on, and is constantly on the lookout for ways to better serve those he represents.
Meghan Howard, Family Attorney on Sep 18, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Attorney Ostendorf was a pleasure to deal with on a contested divorce. He was straight forward with me throughout the process and was easy to get in contact with when a problem arose. I would be happy to have him as opposing counsel in a future divorce, which I can't say about every attorney I've encountered.
Alexander English, Unknown Attorney on Sep 18, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I have worked with Attorney Ostendorf both in law school and in private practice. He is a superb litigator, and a driven advocate for his clients. He brings a boundless energy to everything he works on, and is constantly on the lookout for ways to better serve those he represents.
Robert Finlay, Litigation Attorney on Oct 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Judd Nemiro, Unknown Attorney on Oct 9, 2014
Relationship: Other
I not only endorse this attorney, I give this attorney 5 stars! Well respected in the community and proven to be effective.
Souha Al-Samkari, Business Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I worked with James in federal court and have worked with him on several matters within the last year. Not only is James an ethical, diligent, and passionate advocate for his clients, but his business sense and top-notch negotiation skills make him a force to be reckoned with. I would recommend him without hesitation, whether you are a small business, non-profit, or a large corporation.
Sean Cleary, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 1, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community.
Jeffrey Stinson, Unknown Attorney on Jul 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and respected member of the legal community.
Michael Waddington, Family Attorney on Jun 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse James. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Gina Famularo, Business Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Misty Fields, Business Attorney on Jun 8, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. James is an outstanding attorney. He's knowledgeable and dedicated to the client.
John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Jun 3, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible.
John Phillips, Unknown Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. From his answers and time on Avvo, it is clear he is dedicated to serving those in need and his clients. It's rare that lawyers spend so much valuable time helping the community, for free, and I applaud him for doing it to such a great level. Kudos
Daniel Neal, Unknown Attorney on May 14, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I had the pleasure of working with and meeting James as an intern at the RI Attorney General's Office, and I have had the pleasure of consulting with Attorney Ostendorf on several matters since I became an attorney. His wealth of knowledge and simple approach to the discussion of the matters at hand places him ahead of many of his colleagues. I hope to continue my consulting work with him and would eventually consider a partnership or forming a firm with James as well.
Robert Fortgang, Unknown Attorney on Apr 11, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. As evidenced by the number of questions Attorney Ostenorf has so generously answered, it’s clear that he has a superior understanding of his fields of practice, and is exceptionally well thought of in the legal community.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Apr 9, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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