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 6 - 10 of 27 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Jodi | May 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Ben Flam will not only meet, but exceed all expectations

If you're looking for someone who will be dedicated to getting the job done for you, look no further than Ben. I cannot recommend him highly enough. He will not only meet, but exceed expectations while also being a true joy to work with. The first time I reached out to Ben was a Friday night at ...~9:30pm. I had just received an email from an attorney on behalf of my (soon-to-be) former employer. My response was due back to them by COB Monday, giving me less than 72 hours to find a lawyer and respond. I was panicked, devastated, angry, and incredibly confused. Enter Ben. Ben had been recommended to me by a close friend and former coworker. He had no idea who I was, yet still, within minutes of receiving my email, Ben responded and he even offered to have a quick call as he knew it would ease my mind. Within minutes of speaking to him, I knew I was in good hands. Ben literally spent that entire weekend working with me to compose and finalize an effective response. He went above and beyond to take care of me. Ben is by far the most personable, supportive, generous, responsive, knowledgeable and competent lawyer I have ever met or done business with. A thorough professional, I cannot recommend him highly enough. Ben truly is the best!

Posted by Jeff | April 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Biotech executive

Ben did a terrific job reviewing and advising on my employment contracts. He was readily available for discussions at any time and provided invaluable legal advice. Ben also led all interactions with my company’s legal counsel and did so in an extremely professional manner. I will definitely be work...ing with Ben again on any future agreements as the need arises.

Posted by Renae | February 22, 2019 | Wrongful Termination

Saved my career

I honestly can’t begin to describe how incredibly thankful I am for Ben. I was wrongly fired by a company in which I didn’t even have a blemish on my record in 4 years. I had given 60-80 hours a week to this company and always tried to help with picking up shifts if they were in a bind. I was just ...going to let it go, knowing I could easily get a job somewhere else in that field, especially considering the recent rumors surrounding the company were not of a company I’d want to even be employed by anyway. But when I found out that my termination had jeopardized my chance to achieve my dream career, I had to take steps to remediate the situation. I had no idea what to do so I googled local lawyers, saw the high ratings for Gordon Law Group, sent a consultation message, and was contacted by Ben that very day. Ben could’ve easily gone the money route and built a case to get both of us paid, but instead he had my well-being in mind and gave me advice that literally saved my career. As nice as it would’ve been to get some compensation, Ben advised me to look at the bigger picture. A month after taking Ben’s advice, a new opportunity arose that was even better than the first. And because I took Ben’s advice instead of fighting for money, I’m now working my dream job. All this to say, Ben isn’t only a good lawyer, he has the well-being of his client in mind as well, which honestly, is a rare trait in successful lawyers. I’m incredibly grateful that Ben was the lawyer that contacted me that day, and I truly owe the success of my career to him.

Posted by Abigail | December 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Ben Flam Is a Lifesaver!

I was in an dangerous employment situation, but too afraid to leave my job and take care of my health. Then a colleague gave me Ben Flam's number, and it was the luckiest break I've gotten in years. Ben swiftly took action to protect me, despite not really having the time to, stepping in to negotiat...e my entire separation as it was unfolding. He continually expressed an earnest desire to help good people, which he proved in kind from the get-go by taking my initial consultation call while pulled over in his car. His dedication impressed me, and the rapport he established put me more at ease during an extremely difficult time. He was cordial, but spoke with refreshing candor about my situation. He was so transparent and supportive that I felt respected as person, not just a client. Logistically, he made the painful ordeal a breeze by handling everything remotely. I wholeheartedly recommend Ben to anyone in an unjust employment situation. He'll stand up for you.

Posted by Dana | February 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Would work with him again

Ben helped me negotiate my severance package. I was impressed with the result. Throughout the process he was courteous, responsive, and generous to me--a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be a repeat customer if I need his services again.

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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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