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Benjamin Whitefield Hill
About Benjamin
Biography
Benjamin W. Hill is one of the few Spanish-speaking attorneys in Albany, New York. He focuses his legal practice on personal injury, mass torts, civil rights/employment discrimination, and criminal defense. Benjamin is a skilled and passionate advocate for those who have been seriously injured, discriminated against, or criminally accused. He has been named to the New York Super Lawyers (Upstate) Rising Stars list and has been formally recognized for his pro bono services. Benjamin has also served as an Adjunct Professor at the College of Saint Rose in Albany, teaching courses in criminal procedure, constitutional law, comparative criminal justice, and evidence.
Prior to joining Dreyer Boyajian LLP, Benjamin served as a Law Clerk for the Honorable Randolph F. Treece, Federal Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of New York, in Albany, New York. Benjamin graduated cum laude from the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2006, and summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2003. He was a 2005 Fulbright Scholarship recipient in Honduras and is fluent in Spanish.
Benjamin lives with his wife and three daughters in Albany, where he is an active member of various community organizations.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
33%
17 years
Defective and Dangerous Products
33%
17 years
Personal Injury
33%
17 years
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 8 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 2017
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 18 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Dreyer Boyajian LLP
75 Columbia St, Albany, NY, 12210-2708
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Posted by Christine C | June 08, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Exceptionalism
Ben is a GREAT attorney. I can not say enough about this mans knowledge, professionalism and all around kindness. Ben represented my minor daughter in a case of sexual abuse. He was beyond kind and understanding of our emotional needs as well as our legal needs.
Benjamin Whitefield Hill's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked closely with Ben over the years on a variety of legal matters. He is a hard-working and skillful advocate that is passionate about protecting his clients interests."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked on a number of complex civil rights matters with Ben and think very highly of his work. He is well-prepared, skilled and effective."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is an exceptional attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a trusted and respected member of the legal community. He is a very effective advocate for his clients and I have no hesitation recommending his services and expertise."
"Ben is comprehensive, thoughtful and diligent. I am honored to work with him."
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Experience
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Attorney, Dreyer Boyajian LLP
2012 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, College of Saint Rose
2007 - 2010
Law Clerk to Honorable Randolph F. Treece, Federal Court Judge
Associations
2014 - Present
Albany County Bar AssociationMock Trial Coordinator
2007 - Present
New York State Academy of Trial LawyersMember
2007 - Present
Federal Bar Association (Northern District of New York chapter)Member
2007 - Present
Nassau County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Ohio Wesleyan University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2015
Landscape of a Federal Criminal Case
Federal Criminal Procedure
2015
Intoduction to Civil Practice Skills: Torts and Insurance
Mediation and Ethics: From the Perspective of Plaintiff's Counsel
2013
CLE
Representing Your Client in Federal Court
2013
CLE
Drafting 101: Complaints and Removal Papers
Publications
2017
Albany County Bar Association newsletter
False Claims Act Settlements Refect Impact of 'Yates Memo'
2013
New York State Bar Journal
Sealed Records and Sex Abuse Cases Brought Under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (NYSBA Journal, February 2013)
Languages
Spanish