Benson Abram Snaider

Benson Abram Snaider

5.0
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 63 years

Land use and zoning Lawyer at New Haven, CT
Practice Areas: Land Use & Zoning, Litigation, Divorce & Separation

60 Trumbull Street, New Haven, CT

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016
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About Benson

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning 50%

I represent property owners and developers in governmental matters such as eminent domain (condemnation) and other land use controversies

60 years

50%
Divorce and Separation 25%

Representation of individuals in divorce, custody and separation including division of property

25%
Litigation 25%

Represent property owners in real estate related litigation especially condemnation, electric transmission easements, tax appeals and zoning.

60 years | 765 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 59 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1966

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2014

Licensed in Connecticut for 63 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1962

Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2016

Location

Law Office of Benson A. Snaider, PC

60 Trumbull Street, New Haven, CT, 06510

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Benson Abram Snaider's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | December 03, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

RECEIVED A GREAT OUTCOME ON MY CASE... MR. SNAIDER IS AN EXCELLENT ATTORNEY

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2016.

Resigned issued in CT, 2016

updated on 07/25/2016

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Disbarment issued in FL, 2014

updated on 02/12/2015

This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Florida Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.

Suspension with Conditions issued in FL, 2014

updated on 07/28/2014

This means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Resigned issued in CT, 2012

updated on 11/26/2014

This means the attorney resigned in order to avoid being disbarred. "Disbarment" is the most serious penalty for a lawyer.

Conditions issued in CT, 2003

updated on 07/11/2012

A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.

Honors

2010

Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1965 - 1969

Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General of Connecticut

Associations

1998 - Present

Owners Counsel of America

Connecticut member

Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association

Member

American Association for Justice

Member

1985 - 1986

New Haven County Bar Association

Secretary

1979 - 1989

New Haven County Bar Association

Lawyers Brokers Committee

1977 - 1978

Connecticut Bar Association, House of Delegates

Sample of Legal Cases

COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION vs ISIS SISTERS

judgment for $220,800.00

DOT v. Ultimate Brands, Inc.

Offered $20,000 - Final Award $865,933

DOT v. John Paul

Offered $112,000 - Final Award $225,000

DOT v. Burlington

Judgment $86,186 more than State's offer

DOT v. Caliendo

Offer $232,000 - Judgment $295,200

Bridgeport Development vs. St.John's Church

Offer - $167,000 Judgment - $325,000

BMG vs. Connecticut DOT

Offer - 592,450 Judgment - $1,522,450

State of Connecticut v. Charlotte Gallipoli

Judgment for property owner for $700,000 plus

DOT v. Auto Corner, LLC

Judgment for $657,000 above DOT's offer

DOT v. Branhaven Motors, Inc.

Offer - $300,000 Judgment $640,000

Corbin Development Co. vs. Commissioner of Transportation

Offer: Nominal - Judgment: $245,000

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Education

1970

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

University of Virginia

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1959

University of Vermont

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

CLE

Condemnation Law

2006

ALI/ABA conference on Eminent Domain Law Condemnation Law

Publications

2009

Connecticut Bar Association Litigating The Eminent Domain Case in Connecticut

1975

49 Conn. BJ 423 Condemnation Procedures: The Need For Uniformity

1973

47 Conn BJ 136 Fixture Loss In Condemnation

Languages

English

Activity

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