Practice areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice; view more
Licensed in Illinois since: 2018
Education: Northwestern University School of Law
Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026 Call today:
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Postman Law LLC
150 N. Riverside PlazaSuite 4100
Chicago, IL 60606 Visit website
Marquel Reddish Longtin, a partner and chief client officer at Postman Law in Chicago, Illinois, is a formidable force in the courtroom, known for her prowess in settlement negotiations. She has a remarkable track record of championing the rights of thousands of workers and consumers against some of the globe's largest corporations – and emerging victorious.
Ms. Longtin’s legal portfolio is diverse, encompassing labor and employment, consumer protection, mass tort, securities and contract disputes. She also navigates personal injury cases, including those involving car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death and severe injuries. Her knack for strategic systems and processes enhances both client service and the operational heartbeat of the firm, establishing effective protocols for client representation.
What truly sets Ms. Longtin apart is her unwavering dedication to her clients, ensuring a supportive and positive experience even amidst the most challenging circumstances. Her talent and commitment have earned her accolades, including recognition as a 2021 Elite Trial Lawyers Rising Star by American Law Media and The National Law Journal.
Ms. Longtin graduated cum laude with her law degree from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law and became licensed to practice in Illinois in 2018. She completed her undergraduate studies with distinction at The University of Chicago, where she also showcased her athleticism as a member of the varsity women’s soccer team.
Prior to her tenure at Postman Law, Ms. Longtin honed her skills as an associate at a law firm in Chicago and New York, where she represented numerous Fortune 500 companies in trial, appellate, arbitration and settlement proceedings.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: PlaintiffFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Birth Injury, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Delayed or Incorrect Diagnosis, Dental Malpractice, Dram Shop Laws, Informed Consent, Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 60% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 40% Personal Injury - Medical Malpractice: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2017, New York
Professional Webpage: https://postmanlaw.com/our-team
Bar / Professional Activity
- Bar of the State of Illinois (admitted in 2018), 2022
- Bar of the State of New York (admitted in 2017), 2022
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- 2021/2022 – As mentioned under my outstanding achievements, I have led the development of an innovative, efficient client intake and client management system, building this infrastructure from the ground up. This has allowed Keller Postman to accelerate our firm’s capacity to represent clients in mass practice, including in mass tort litigation, mass arbitrations, and class action. To date, we have secured recoveries for more than 500,000 clients. My work to develop and drive the supporting infrastructure has allowed us to successfully serve this robust client base., 2022
- Influenced legislation through California’s Senate Bill 707: In our very first arbitration matters representing thousands of Uber drivers (in Abadilla v. Uber) and Lyft drivers (in Abarca v. Lyft), both in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, I was a key member of these case teams, preparing and writing briefs, filing these motions, and preparing for hearings. As a result of this work, the motions to compel arbitration in both the Uber and Lyft cases helped influence California’s legislature to take action to secure the rights to a speedy arbitration for consumers and employees. California’s Senate Bill 707 was enacted to ensure that companies can’t use delay tactics to stop consumers and employees from bringing claims against them. The Senate Judiciary’s April 22, 2019 report specifically cites Keller Postman’s arbitration cases as a reason to support the bill. And as of January 1, 2020, SB707 became effective., 2020
- Argued precedent-setting summary judgments: After Postmates was decidedly compelled to arbitration as a result of the ruling in Adams v. Postmates in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Keller Postman moved into arbitration proceedings for 150 of our Postmates courier clients (amidst continued legal hearings to force Postmates to arbitrate with the remaining 5,000+ clients). During these arbitration proceedings, I took the lead in arguing two summary judgment motions regarding whether Postmates couriers are employees under California’s ABC test for contractor classification—a momentous moment for a young attorney. In both motions that went to oral argument (November 21, 2020 and March 22, 2021), the arbitrators found in our client’s favor. Throughout 2020 and into 2021, we have won over ten summary judgment motions on classification or related issues without oral argument. These topically related wins are significant, because it lays the foundation for Keller Postman to continue securing future favorable rulings for our clients in these matters with more reliability., 2020
- Defended SB707 for the first time ever in Postmates v. 10,356 Individuals: I was also a member of the Keller Postman attorney team that defended Senate Bill 707 for the first time ever. In Postmates v. 10,356 Individuals, Postmates filed a motion to strike down SB 707 to avoid paying the arbitration fees for our clients, underpaid Postmates couriers. But Chief Judge Philip Gutierrez of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California ruled, on a matter of first impression, that SB 707 is not preempted by the Federal Arbitration Act and does not violate the Contracts Clause of the U.S. or California constitutions. As a result of that decision, my team and I were able to obtain remedies under the legislation for more than 5,000 workers., 2020
- Obtained first decision upholding the validity of mass arbitration in Adams v. Postmates: I was an integral member of the case team that briefed the first major decision on the validity of mass arbitration. At the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, in Adams v. Postmates, Keller Postman secured a ruling that filing thousands of demands for arbitration against the same company did not violate Postmates’s class action waiver. On appeal, I helped defend the decision as the Ninth Circuit affirmed the District Court’s opinion within a few weeks after oral argument., 2019
Representative Clients
- 2021/2022 - Today, the focus of my work at Keller Postman is on firm strategy and operations related to client service across all the firm’s practice groups, including arbitration, product liability, and complex litigation. I have helped develop intricate procedures that have allowed us to serve our thousands of clients. I currently manage key operations at the firm across client services, case management, client communications, and information and technology. I also continue to support with legal strategy and litigation on various matters. , 2022
Honors
- Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2022
- American Law Media and The National Law Journal has honored Marquel Reddish Longtin as a 2021 Elite Trial Lawyers Rising Star of the Plaintiffs Bar. The award honors a select group of young lawyers under age 40 who are up-and-comers in the plaintiffs’ bar and are already demonstrating their litigation prowess and impact on their firms., Elite Trial Lawyers Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs' Bar, American Law Media and The National Law Journal, 2021
Educational Background
- Earned a B.A. in public policy and political science from the University of Chicago, graduating with distinction., 2013
Other Outstanding Achievements
- I have worked on Keller Postman’s mass arbitration cases, particularly in the employment space, including a series of mass arbitrations against gig-economy companies. When I first joined the firm, I hit the ground running, writing briefs and motions and helping to craft the foundation of arguments in defense of our clients’ right to arbitration - and much of my work resulted in favorable resolutions for our clients. During my first years with the firm, my skills in process strategy and operations came to bear and proved a necessary asset to helping us build the foundation of our work. I helped scale our client services and technology operations from a spreadsheet and four employees to a full-scale operation., 2020
Office location for Marquel Reddish Longtin
150 N. Riverside Plaza
Suite 4100
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 844-625-0616
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026
