Ethan Ostroff
About Ethan Ostroff
Ethan Ostroff is a lawyer based in Virginia Beach, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Ethan Ostroff is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
- Consumer Law
- FinTech Practice
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: American University Washington College of Law, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Virginia Beach, VA
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