About Ameer

Biography

Ameer Benno is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer.

Ameer began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney at the esteemed Manhattan District Attorney's Office, where he served for several years in both the trial division and the appeals bureau. Upon leaving government service, Mr. Benno worked at premier civil litigation law firms where he focused on representing plaintiffs in personal injury and civil rights matters in both state and federal courts.

Mr. Benno is admitted to the New York and Connecticut state bars, and is admitted to practice in the federal courts of the Southern, Eastern, Northern, and Western Districts of New York, as well as to the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second and Third Circuits. He is also admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

From 2006 through 2012, Mr. Benno was an adjunct professor at New York Law School, where he taught Appellate Advocacy and Legal Reasoning and Writing. Mr. Benno regularly lectures for bar associations and continuing legal education providers on topics having to do with trial practice, civil rights litigation, constitutional law, and the U.S. Supreme Court.

Mr. Benno has been named to The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 and has been named a New York Metro Super Lawyer every year since 2012 in the area of civil rights law. Mr. Benno has also been selected for membership in the National Association of Distinguished Counsel as one of the “Nation’s Top Attorneys.” These are invitation-only organizations composed of the premier trial lawyers from each state who meet stringent qualifications.

Mr. Benno frequently appears on radio and television news media to provide legal commentary and analysis.

Ameer serves on the Civil Rights Committee, Federal Courts Committee, and Appellate Law Committee of the Nassau County Bar Association. He is a member of the National Police Accountability Project, the First Amendment Lawyers Association, and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. He is the president of the Nassau Lawyers’ Association of Long Island, and he sits on the board of directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Mr. Benno also serves on the advisory council of Nassau-Suffolk Law Services.

In addition to his membership in professional organizations, Mr. Benno is a civic leader. He is the president of the Merrick-Bellmore Jewish Community Council and serves on the board of directors of the Merrick Jewish Centre. He is a member of the Bellmore Kiwanis, the Bellmore Lions, and Post 652 of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA.

Ameer is a graduate of the Johns Hopkins University and Cornell Law School.

Challenging Injustice And Advancing The Public Good

Practice Areas

Appeals 40%

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Civil Rights 20%

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Constitutional 20%

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Election Campaigns and Political Law 10%

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Gun Law 10%

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Awards

2015 2014

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 23 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2003

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in Connecticut for 23 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

Benno & Associates P.C.

(833) 537-1068

Mobile

(212) 994-8082

Fax

30 Wall Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY, 10005

bennolaw.com/

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Ameer N. Benno's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | September 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Great attorney

Ameer N. Benno is a great attorney, he promised me that the case will be dismissed and it was. Furthermore, he was able to permanently seal any record of my arrest. He always answered e-mails and phone calls, and his services were fairly inexpensive.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Great criminal and appellate lawyer who is willing to help you in your time of need.

I called Mr. Benno for consultation concerning a possible criminal appeal stemming from a felony case in NY County Supreme Court. I'm scheduled for a jury trial and wanted to consult with an appellate lawyer in advance. I called Mr. Benno after seeing his profile on Avvo and got a call back almost in...stantly. I spoke with him for quite some length pertaining to his experience, details and thoughts of the case, and appellate practice. He was very genuine, open-minded, attentive and friendly. It was easy to communicate with him and he was responsive to my concerns. Moreover, I was comfortable speaking with him and felt he could be trusted and had my best interest at heart. He felt like an old friend, not an attorney. I also inquired out about his background as a lawyer. He's a former Manhattan DA with extensive experience in criminal and appellate work and has handled complex criminal appeals for the government and defendants alike; but now, he uses this experience strictly to benefit his clients'. He has worked on both sides of the playing field and can evaluate obstacles and legal maneuvers necessary to get the best outcomes. Additionally, he was an adjunct professor at New York Law School and taught countless students on legal reasoning, writing and advocacy. Needless to say, I enjoyed my conversation with him and gained invaluable insight. I know if I was to ever need a criminal or appellate lawyer, which I hope I don't, I would not hesitate to retain Mr. Benno. I can tell you after speaking with him, reading other client reviews and reviewing his credentials that he is a top-notch defender for anyone in need of a criminal or appellate lawyer. I truly hope I do not need the services of Mr. Benno for an appeal, but if I do, I know exactly who to call.

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Ameer N. Benno's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Doland

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The answers of Mr. Benno are consistently accurate, full of analysis, and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."

Elliot Rahimi

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It was a pleasure working with Mr. Benno. He is a zealous advocate who fights for the rights of his clients."

Corey Lee

Civil rights lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"It was a privilege to work with Ameer on several matters. He is a seasoned litigator that truly embodies the term "zealous advocate." He leaves no stone unturned and thinks many steps ahead. I continue to refer and work with Ameer on matters because I know what I am getting when I work with him- hard working, extremely knowledgeable, efficient (especially with legal research), and most importantly, caring. I highly endorse Ameer."

Tudor Capusan

Litigation lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked together with Ameer on a matter that required extensive litigation skills. Ameer is able to make very rational and well thought out decisions when the strategy involves multiple moving parts. He always aims the discussion towards solving a problem, which is extremely helpful. On top of this, Ameer is very personable. It would be a pleasure to work with Ameer again."

Norman Steiner

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Mr. Benno on complicated litigation and he never seized to impress me with his knowledge, passion, skill and above all else genuine concern for his clients!!"

Ali Ezzeddine

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Benno is a highly professional and extremely detail oriented attorney. His civil rights and criminal defense work is always of the utmost quality, and he makes sure to give full attention to his clients' needs and unique circumstances. Having worked personally with Mr. Benno, I can confidently state that he is also a pleasure to work with"

Jeremy Saland

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Ameer not only as a fellow prosecutor in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, but also as an attorney in private practice. As a prosecutor, Ameer was respected for his diligence, intelligence and ethic. Since leaving the District Attorney's Office, I also worked with Ameer after he referred me a client whom he was working with in civil litigation. I know Ameer obtained the best result possible for the client and worked hard in doing so. In the event I have a conflict with a client that prevents me from representing them or multiple defendants come to me, I would not hesitate to contact Ameer to take the case or work along with me."

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