Benjamin Knox Steffans

Benjamin Knox Steffans

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 19 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Pittsfield, MA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

10 Wendell Ave Ext Suite 208, Pittsfield, MA

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Discrimination 25%

Ben represents individuals in discrimination claims based upon race, gender, age, disability, national origin, religion, and sexual orientation in Worcester, Fall River, New Bedford, Springfield, Berkshire County, Lowell, and the Cape.

21 years | 50 cases

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Ben represents individuals and employers in overtime, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and unpaid wage claims across Massachusetts, including in Worcester, Fall River, New Bedford, Springfield, Berkshire County, Lowell, and the Cape.

21 years | 100 cases

25%
Sexual Harassment 25%

Ben has represented employers and employees in sexual harassment claims across Massachusetts, including in the following areas: Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Fall River, New Bedford, Lowell, and the Cape.

21 years | 25 cases

25%
Wrongful Termination 25%

Unfortunately, employees are often terminated for unlawful reasons. Ben has vast experience in these types of cases in various contexts and regions, including in Pittsfield, Springfield, Worcester, Fall River, New Bedford, Lowell, and the Cape.

21 years | 50 cases

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 300-400 per hour

Contingency

20%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 7 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2018

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 12 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Michigan for 19 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2006

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

10 Wendell Ave Ext Suite 208, Pittsfield, MA, 01201

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

1 West Boylston St, Suite 308, Worcester, MA, 01605

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

75 Market Place, Suite 312, Springfield, MA, 01103

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

100 Merrimack Street Suite 301-A, Lowell, MA, 01852

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

57 North Main St, 2nd Floor, Fall River, MA, 02720

Steffans Legal - The Employment Law Firm

100 Independence Drive, Suite 7 #417, Hyannis, MA, 02601

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Benjamin Knox Steffans's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Exceptional

My experience with Steffans Legal was fantastic . Attorney Steffans helped me to recover lost wages. Attorney Steffans was professional and able to answer all my questions in an extremely timely manner. I’m not the most patient person and I tend to have a lot of questions - Attorney Steffans answe...red all of my questions . The case settled out of court for a sizable amount of money. The entire process took about 6 months. I can’t tell you enough how happy I was and am with Steffans Legal.

Posted by Michael | May 21, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent and a true professional !

I’d like to take a few moments to express my gratitude towards my attorney Mr Ben Steffans . I called upon him last November with an incident at my work place and what direction to go in. From the moment on I was treated with respect , always kept in the loop over what was going on and he always gave... me his opinion of what to do and never judged or argued if I thought differently. I ask a lot more questions than the average person and he answered everyone and never got aggravated . He made the process very simple and as time efficient as possible . I would highly recommend his office to anyone In need of legal assistance at the workplace !

Posted by Amanda | January 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Employment and Labor Law Attorney Benjamin Knox Steffans- Highly Recommended, Dedicated and Professional

I sought expert guidance for an employment law matter that was a complex and complicated case for many reasons. I spoke to several other attorneys regarding my situation and they all informed me that due to the complexity of my case it was going to be quite a challenge to take on. During my search I... came across Attorney Benjamin Knox Steffans . After my first conversation with Ben I immediately felt so much weight lifted off my shoulders because he was going to handle this legal matter with me head on.He showed me in so many ways throughout how outstanding of attorney he truly is. He came up with strategies that were incredibly effective for the different situations that came up throughout these extremely difficult six months for me. He ALWAYS kept me up-to-date and stayed in contact frequently. There was never a time that I was not able to get in contact with him and his response time is incredible. His extreme knowledge for employment law discrimination and wrongful termination is incredibly articulate. He uses his strengths and knowledge from his past working on both sides of employer and employee law and that was a huge key to my success in the legal matter. I felt like Ben was always a couple steps ahead because he knew the employer side and what they might say and try to do. Ben closely guide me through the process, he believed in me and he gave me the motivation I needed while battling my own severe chronic illness to continue to follow through even when times got really difficult. Ben provided outstanding strategies and his grasp and knowledge of employment law and the intricacies of litigation put him far above the rest. His negotiation skills exceeded my expectations in every way his professionalism was outstanding. With that all being said the true victory was finding a lawyer that had such dedication to the case and his profession. If you are ever seeking or have any questions regarding any type of employee /employer relations law I would highly recommend Attorney Benjamin Knox Steffens.

Posted by Merissa Fernandes | January 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Non compete non solistation

Benjamin answered my answer on avoo immediately and setup a call. I explained to him I received a letter and he told me options we worked together and has been easily accessible for me to reacvh with any questions. Extremely patient and understanding.

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Steffans Legal LLC

2012 - 2017

Associate, Cohen Kinne Valicenti & Cook, LLP

2006 - 2012

Associate, Butzel Long

Associations

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Education

2006

Boston College Law School

JD

2003

Michigan State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

The Litigation Newsletter - Litigation Section, State Bar of Michigan "The Evolution of Personal Jurisdiction through the Technological Advances of Our Time," Co-Author

Languages

English

Activity

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