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Biography
Throughout his 30 year legal career, Ben Rubinowitz has made his mark as a leading trial lawyer combining hard work and dedication with his remarkable courtroom skills and presence. Ben began his career as a prosecutor, where he honed the trial skills that would become his hallmark. From there, he began serving as a trial lawyer representing severely injured plaintiffs in personal injury cases, eventually joining GGCSMB&R in 1989. For the sixth time, Ben was named "Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year and was recently named the #1 Lawyer for all of New York. He is a member of the only New York plaintiff's personal injury litigation firm with ten partners listed in The Best Lawyers in America. Ben's meticulous approach to the preparation and trial of a case has produced 26 verdicts and over 160 settlements in excess of one million dollars in cases arising out of automobile accidents, premises accidents, construction accidents, medical malpractice and products liability. Two of Ben's recent Verdicts include a 71 Million Dollar Verdict for a woman who suffered a spinal cord injury and a 41.5 Million Dollar Verdict for the Wrongful Death of a NYC Sanitation Worker. His thorough grasp of the nuances of complex issues, together with his ability to translate the information into clear terms for a jury, has left an indelible impression on all those who have witnessed him in action, including even the defendants' medical experts that he has cross-examined. In addition to his skills as a trial lawyer, Ben has successfully argued appellate cases before the Appellate Division and the highest court in the State of New York, the Court of 's experience and legal acumen is also sought after outside of the courtroom. He has appeared as a legal expert on Court T.V. and he co-authors a regular column in the NY Law Journal on the subject of trial advocacy. Ben's success as a trial lawyer and expertise in his field has earned him national recognition as a trial advocacy teacher both to attorneys and to law students. Ben has lectured, chaired, and participated in seminars at Harvard, Emory, Fordham, St. John's, Pace and Cardozo law schools, as well as numerous continuing legal education programs. To date, Ben has lectured in over 300 Continuing Legal Education Programs. This Year Ben Rubinowitz chaired the prestigious "Masters of the Art of Trial Advocacy Program" put on by the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. That program was a three part seminar featuring only lawyers who have obtained multiple seven and eight figure verdicts for their clients. Due to his experience and skill, Ben was also asked to Chair the New York State Bar Association program on Construction Site York Lawyer Ben Rubinowitz serves as an adjunct professor of Hofstra Law School and Cardozo Law School where he teaches a course in advanced trial techniques. In recognition of his trial skills, Ben has been asked by the National Institute for Trial Advocacy to serve as a national and regional team leader. Last year Ben was elected Chair of the Board of Trustees of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Recently, Ben was asked to lecture about Medical Malpractice by the Duke University School of Medicine at the National Urologic Forum. Ben is a past President of the New York City Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates, and he is a member of the International Society of Barristers, The International Academy of Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Since its inception Ben Rubinowitz has been listed in "Super Lawyers" and has been named one of the "TOP 100" lawyers in the New York Metro area. Ben is also listed in Best Lawyers in America. In 2011, in recognition of his skills, Ben became a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, an invitation only organization of the top 100 Plaintiff's lawyers in the Country. To become a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates a lawyer must be at the top of his profession, represent only plaintiffs (individuals severely injured through the negligence and carelessness of others) and have had multiple verdicts in excess of one million dollars.
Certifications and Credentials
International Academy of Trial Lawyers
Top Lists
#1 New York Superlawyers 2024
Top 10 New York Metro Superlawyers 2019-2024
Top 100 New York Metro Super Lawyers 2006, 2008-2024
The Best Lawyers in America 2003 - 2024
About Ben Rubinowitz
Admitted: 1982, New York
Professional Webpage:
Honors and Awards:
- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the year Products Liability Robert Keeton Award for Outstanding Teaching of Advocacy anfd Trial Techniques was recently given to Ben Prentice Marshall award was presented to Ben Rubinowitz at the New England Regional NITA Program in Boston, Massachusetts . Ben was recognized for his outstanding contributions as a Faculty Member at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for over 25 years. In 2009 Ben was elected by his peers to the Board of Trustees of The National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is one of only 19 members nationwide elected to this prestigious position. Ben has also been recognized as an expert in his field having been asked by the New York Law Journal to be a featured writer on the Field of Trial Advocacy. He has been a featured writed and contributor to this scholarly journal for the past decade., The Prentice Marshall Award, NITA, 2007
- In 2011 Ben Rubinowitz was elected a member of the exclusive “Inner Circle of Advocates.” The Inner Circle of Advocates is limited to 100 members considered to be among the best plaintiff’s attorneys in the United States and also to be “lawyers of excellent character and integrity.”
Ben is one of the few lawyers in the country to be recognized six times as “Lawyer of the Year" as well as #1 for all of New York.
Practice Areas
17
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
20%
Aviation
5%
Birth Injury
5%
Car Accident
5%
Fees and Rates
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 44 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
80 Pine St, Floor 34, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by anonymous | December 06, 2011 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Ben Is The Best
Ben has a fine sense of case dynamics and led me to a settlement beyond what I had expected. He is a pleasure to work with.
Posted by anonymous | October 24, 2010 | Medical Malpractice
The Best Lawyer Ever!
If anyone has any doubts about Ben, don't. If Ben takes your case, consider yourself lucky. You will have one of the smartest, most legally savvy attorneys in the medical malpractice universe. Ben worked tirelessly preparing for my case, and came to trial with a flawless medical understanding, docum...
Posted by Gloria | October 01, 2010 | Personal Injury
Personal Injury and Loss of Quality of Life Given The Best Chance One Could Only Hope For.
The results speak for themselves, yet the means of attaining the results define Mr.Rubinowitz's approach to achieving a way to justifiably find closure to moving on in life with dignity, through equitable assesment and representation of the case in a court of law. His attention to detail and preparat...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2010
A considerate, hard working, very smart attorney
Ben worked extremely hard on my case, and ultimately was very successful. I consider him a friend, and heartily recommend him to anyone in need of his services.
Ben B. Rubinowitz's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I am learned many aspects of perusal injury law by simply listening to Ben's lectures. Having met him in person, I can state that he is also willing to assist other lawyers and answer questions. If your practicing PI in New York, either Plaintiffs or Defense, you must learn from this man."
"I categorically endorse this lawyer. Ben is among the very best of the best personal injury lawyers. He is cerebral, professional, and gracious. He volunteers his time to the Bars, is dedicated to the cause of justice and committed to his clients (as his results break records)."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked with Ben for over 20 years I can state without equivication that he is one of the best trial lawyers in New York."
"I have had the privilege of working with Ben Rubinowitz for over 25 years. I have been honored to have taught trial advocacy all of the country as well in foreign countries. As a result I have met and taught with some of the finest lawyers in the world. Ben Rubinowitz is one of the finest attorneys that I have had the chance to work with. His skills and reputation are second to none and I recommend him and endorse him to anyone who is looking for a top-flight trial lawyer."
"I had the great pleasure of attending a two-week national trial advocacy seminar hosted and planned by Mr. Rubinowitz. I found him to be a truly exceptional trial advocate, and one of the finest cross examiners I have ever seen. I practice in San Francisco and teach trial advocacy at Berkeley Law, and am proud to say that my students know Mr. Rubinowitz by name given how often I teach them the very same advocacy methods and skills he shared with me. I wholeheartedly endorse him for handling personal injury and wrongful death matters--if you want the best, call Mr. Rubinowitz."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is the consummate professional with the utmost integrity."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I am a fellow trial lawyer and have worked with Ben for over 15 years on numerous matters. He is a great trial lawyer. He is meticulous in his preparation of cases and his courtroom skills are unmatched. Ben is smart, tough, and always well-prepared. These skills show themselves in the courtroom, at mediations, or anytime he is advocating on behalf of his clients. The proof of his abilities is shown by the phenomenal results that he consistently achieves for his clients. He is highly respected by judges and feared by many defense attorneys. Ben is also a well-respected teacher and writer on the topic of Trial Advocacy. Also, I know many members of the trial bar, including myself, seek out Ben's counsel on how to handle their personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is always accessible and has an uncanny ability to quickly and correctly analyze a case. Simply stated, Ben one of the finest trial lawyers I know."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Lawdragon
2024
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2024
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2024
New York Super Lawyer - #1 NEW YORK – METRO, New York Super Lawyers
2024
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Best Personal Injury Lawyers, Forbes Advisor
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2023
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2022
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2021
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2020
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 10, New York Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2017
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2016
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers
2013
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Prentice Marshall, New England Regional NITA
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Top 100, New York Super Lawyers
N/A
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Gair Gair Conason Steigman Mackauf Bloom & Rubinowitz
1900 - Present
Managing Partner, Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
1984 - 1989
Trial Lawyer, Private practice
1981 - 1984
Assistant District Attorney, Nassau County District Attorneys Office
Associations
2019 - Present
Mayor's Advisory Committee On The JudiciaryMember
2011 - Present
Inner Circle of AdvocatesMember
2009 - Present
National Institute for Trial AdvocacyBoard of Trustees
2002 - Present
International Academy of Trial LawyersMember
1992 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
American Trial Lawyers Association
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
New York County Lawyers' Association
Member
Top 100 Plaintiff’s Lawyers in the Country
Member
American Board of Trial Advocates
Past President of the New York City Chapter
International Society of Barristers Fellow
Member
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Member
New York Law Journal
Editor In Chief
Education
1981
Hofstra University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Boston University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
National Conference
Medical Malpractice
2011
Masters Series
Successful Openings And Summations
2010
NYSTLA
Chair, Examination of Expert Witnesses
2010
NYSTLA
Chair, Masters of Trial Advocacy
2010
National Program
Team Leader, How TO Try A Case
2010
Bronx County CLE
Summation
2009
Winter Urologic Forum Scientific Program
Issues in Medical Malpractice
N/A
NYSBA
Chair, Construction Site Accidents: The Law and The Trial
Publications
2011
New York Law Journal
Dealing With Damages In Voir Dire And Summation
2008
New York Law Journal
The Cross Examination of the Defense Economist
2008
New York Law Journal
The Art of Jury Selection: Working With Challenges
2008
New York Law Journal
Getting the Big Picture: Using Exhibits Throughout a Trial
2008
New York Law Journal
Prep is Key to Cross-Examining Medical Witness
2007
New York Law Journal
Redirect Examination
2007
New York Law Journal
Proving Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
2007
New York Law Journal
Jury Selection: Time Constraints and Weaknesses in Cases
2007
New York Law Journal
Using Operative Terms From Jury Charge in Cross-Exam
2007
New York Law Journal
Authoritative Texts and Cross-Exam of Medical Experts
2006
New York Law Journal
Hypothetical Questions on Cross
Languages
English