Areas of practice
Corporate – shareholder, member, partnership control and exit disputes; business torts, fraud and unfair competition
Commercial contracts – UCC; licensing; property and equipment leasing; sales, service, distribution
Financial Services – securities and Broker-Dealer regulation and enforcement; licensing; customer disputes and arbitration
Employment – executive compensation; client and employee poaching; non-disclosure/compete/solicitation enforcement; trade secret misappropriation; termination and exit strategies
Media, advertising and IP – First Amendment; copyright and trademark litigation; FTC regulation and enforcement; advertising review
Biography
With over 25 years of legal practice, Benjamin brings a record of pro-active, results-oriented, and cost-effective representation to every client engagement. Known for unwavering commitment to achieving client outcomes, Benjamin embraces the principle that exceptional legal counsel combines strategic foresight and decisive action.
Benjamin’s practice focuses on complex business and commercial litigation, arbitration and transactional matters, drawing upon broad knowledge and experience across diverse legal areas. Clients benefit from comprehensive representation spanning the full spectrum of legal challenges from conflict avoidance and early dispute resolution through rigorous trial advocacy and appellate proceedings. This depth of experience ensures seamless, strategic counsel at every stage of a matter.
With strong international perspective, Benjamin regularly represents international clients in United States courts, bridging the complexities of cross-border legal matters with precision. Strong writing and oratory skills ensure that clients’ positions are presented with clarity and persuasion in written filings, oral arguments, and negotiation.
Admitted to practice in the Federal and State courts in New York and New Jersey, Benjamin is positioned to serve clients across the region’s most significant legal jurisdictions.
Reported Cases
Discovery motion granted ordering defendant to produce corporate documents.
Order denying summary judgment on New York City Human Rights Law claim.
Order denying summary judgment on negligent hiring claim.
Appeal granted overturning sanctions against client.
Appeal granted overturning imposed fines against client.
Subpoena for personal tax returns in FLSA action quashed.
Discovery motion granted ordering defendant to produce corporate documents.
Summary judgment granted to decertify class.
Appeal granted reinstating negligent retention claim.
Order denying motion to dismiss for personal jurisdiction.
Order granting supplemental jurisdiction over state claims in federal court action.
Order dismissing New York Labor Law claims from class action.
Order dismissing claims against corporation for lack of standing with plaintiff.
Preliminary injunction granted for exemption from Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.