Benjamin Flam

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Benjamin Flam

also known as Benjamin M. Flam

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Civil rights Lawyer at Boston, MA
Practice Areas: Civil Rights, Employment & Labor, Contracts & Agreements, Partnership

585 Boylston Street, Boston, MA

About Benjamin

Biography

Ben is a “Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney” as recognized in SuperLawyers

Ben was recently named a 2018 Excellence in the Law Honoree by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Civil Rights 30%

30%
Contracts and Agreements 30%

30%
Employment and Labor 30%

30%
Partnership 10%

10%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2018 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 10 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2016

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Massachusetts for 17 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Gordon Law Group, LLP

585 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02116

gordonllp.com/attorneys/benjamin-flam/

Benjamin Flam's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

68 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 68 reviews

Posted by Henry | January 16, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Civilian right case

Case was long and complicated, but finally was done with huge success. I am very appropriate Benjamin. His strong believer in what he does, and always approach the goal. Very knolgebl and professional loyer.

Posted by Robin | January 14, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Ben Flam

Ben is an incredibly tenacious attorney. Once Ben gets his jaws in an issue, he will not let go until he sees it to an adventageuous outcome for his client. I had a complicated employment issue involving national security and government bureaucracies. What started as one matter soon branched off... in other directions. Ben argued my case in several courts all the way to Pennsylvania and Washington, DC. Ben never phoned anything in, nor did he ever take the easy way out with documentation only. Ben personally showed up to represent me in courts up and down the Eastern Seaboard. Ben was the youngest attorney ever to argue a case before three Presidential appointed justices at the second highest court in our country, the US Appellate Court. HIs opponent, the US Justice Dept., did not intimidate Ben whatsoever. Ben presented my case so conclusively, the Justice Dept. had no choice but to immediately settle the matter in my favor. I have no idea how Ben kept track of everything. My legal issues spanned the course of two years. Ben always replied to my calls and e-mails immediately. Ben kept me informed every step of the way. He was a comfort to me in times of extreme distress. Ben went above and beyond with the time and energy he devoted to my case(s). He was always optimistic, but realistic, in what to expect. Ben is not only a fantastic lawyer, but a genuine human being. He truly believes in what he is fighting for and wants to bring an end to injustice. Hiring Ben Flam to represent me was the best decision I could have made.

Posted by Adam | January 14, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing Attorney - Please read my review

Benjamin Flam is the most dedicated, professional and caring person that I have ever come across in my life. During my dealings with Mr. Flam, I was the plaintiff who was originally dealing with an attorney from another firm. After spending $15,000 out of my pocket without seeing any results, I was r...ecommended to meet Mr. Flam. Mr. Flam requested that I send him all of the relevant information and meet him. Upon our initial meeting, Mr. Flam, knew every detail of my case and had it memorized as well. Easy to say my prior attorney who never returned my calls was immediately fired and Mr. Flam was my choice of representation, hired on an agreed upon, customer friendly retainer. The confidence and professionalism that Mr. Flam displayed was not an act as I was fortunate enough to see him work for me. Mr. Flam and I had scheduled call times every week that he never missed. During each call, Mr. Flam patiently reviewed our prior calls, and revealed any new information, movements and timeframes. Mr. Flam’s research of the defendants and determination to reach out and find witnesses should my case need to go to trial was impressive and most importantly successful. During the intricacies of this lawsuit I was always made to feel as if I was Mr. Flam’s only client and his most important one. I actually moved states during this lengthy legal process and Mr. Flam took roughly 4-7 trips to my new home to meet my family and myself to tactically go through my case and potential strategies and scenarios. Mr. Flam even showed up at my mother’s job with flowers, a total class act. There was never a point where I was in the dark which is a rarity with the hectic schedules and fees associated with attorneys. When Mr. Flam decided we were at a point in time to ask for a settlement agreement, the defendant’s attorney agreed with Mr. Flam that this was the best option at the time but was also authorized by the defendant to choose the mediator of his choice. Mediating the settlement of a lawsuit, is a long up and down process in which I may have wavered but never saw Mr. Flam break a sweat. He stuck to our strategic approach, kept his eye on the goal and kept me very well informed of every word he selected to say and every piece of information he decided to share. Needless to say Mr. Flam came out on top, but not before one more class act. After receiving everything on our list, Mr. Flam let the mediator know that he has significantly reduced his fees for me to basically nothing for all of the years of work he has done for me, requested that the defendant pay for the mediator and add financially to our settlement. The defendant had no choice but to buckle. I am honored to have met Mr. Flam who I keep in touch with on a daily basis and refer to him as a friend and a brother. Ben took 3 years of hurt and anguish off my back, resurrected my career, my finances and my will to live positively. I owe Ben more than he could ever imagine. Needless to say if you need an attorney, hire Ben without hesitation and feel confident.

Posted by Jay | January 12, 2015 | Discrimination

discrimination

Atty Flam was my lawyer in a discrimination case. His knowledge of the law was unsurpassed. His ferocity at litigation time was relentless. His commintment and belief in his clients and the law, I feel make him one of the best in Boston

Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2015 | Employment & Labor

Great To Have In Your Corner

A friend recommended I reach out to Ben based on my employment issue. I am so glad that I did. I sent a message to his company's website and heard back from him the next day. We talked on the phone and I didn't feel rushed. He listened carefully as I went through the facts and one of his first qu...estions was "how are you doing?" I immediately sensed that he genuinely cared and wanted to help. He was very professional and his knowledge and expertise about the issue was amazing. His rates were fair and well explained, and he provided me with opportunities to keep my costs down. I knew that he would be there until the matter was resolved. His advice was excellent and I appreciated his approach when dealing with my employer. Being anxious about the situation, I loved his responsiveness. When I called or emailed him, Ben got back with me quickly. When time was of the essence, it was only a matter of minutes before I heard back from him. I felt more confident and comfortable for the first time since my issues began. After (we thought) the matter was resolved, he explained that if we needed to revisit the matter, he would be there. He was. Just this past week, over six months since we last spoke, I realized that the matter wasn't quite resolved. I did my part by including him in my contacts with my employer, and he jumped back in just when he knew I would need him! I compare hiring Ben to having a big brother around to bloody the nose of the school yard bully!

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Of Counsel, Gordon Law Group, LLP

1900 - Present

Principal, Gordon Law Group, LLP

2009 - 2010

Reasonable Accommodation Coordinator, Boston Housing Authority

2008 - 2010

Chief Civil Rights Investigator, Boston Housing Authority

Associations

2013 - Present

Massachusetts Fair Housing Coalition

Public Policy Chair

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Diversity Committee

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

MCAD Committee

2010 - Present

Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association

Membership Committee member

2009 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Board of Directors, Young Lawyers Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Cotter v. United States

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Education

2007

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Maxwell School of Syracuse University

MA - Masters

N/A

Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs

Master’s Degree

N/A

Syracuse University

Certificate of Advanced Study

N/A

University of Rhode Island

BA

Languages

English

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