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Michael T. Benz
also known as Michael T. Benz Jr.
About Michael
Biography
Michael T. Benz is an attorney handling nursing home abuse and neglect, personal injury, medical malpractice cases. His motto and practice is to prepare every case as though it will be a jury trial; and he is confident that his trial preparation is the key to getting the best result for his clients.
Mr. Benz brings vast trial experience with him to Brown Chiari LLP, having tried hundreds of cases as an Assistant Defender at the nationally recognized Defender Association of Philadelphia, before starting his own private criminal defense practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a native “Buffalonian” he has recently returned to Western New York to raise his family and continue his career.
Mr. Benz graduated cum laude from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where he sharpened his trial skills as a member of Drexel's award winning mock trial team. Michael won the Texas Young Lawyer's Association Regional Competition two years in a row, receiving the honor of Best Advocate each time. After graduation Michael became one of the first graduates to join the mock trial coaching staff as an adjunct professor.
Mr. Benz is admitted to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania, as well as the federal districts for the Western District of New York & Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
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Licensed in New York for 7 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 13 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Brown Chiari LLP
2470 Walden Ave, Buffalo, NY, 14225
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Michael T. Benz's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thank you, Michael
Michael was very professional in the handling of my son's case involving getting time served for first offense of breaking probation. It was slighty complicated because my son was in Montgomery county where they are very strict with marijuana charges and breaking probation. He was successful in gett...
Posted by anonymous | March 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
one of the Best attorney
Mr Benz is one of the best attorney I have ever seen. He speaks to the point. My experience with Mr Benz was positive from the first moment I consulted with him. He was attentive, thorough, and helpful throughout a very difficult time. He always responds quickly and effectively with any questions or ...
Posted by Alicia | March 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Definitely Recommended !!!!
Was always available by email or phone conversation. Asked me my opinion and involved me throughout the trial. Very personable and prepared. The best part was the "not guilty " verdict on all charges !!!!! -Thanks Mr. Benz
Posted by Kimberly | March 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Awesome attorney! Michael Benz
Michael Benz represented my teenage daughter with a juvenile case. Mr. Benz is very knowledgeable. He is also very professional. I am very pleased with how he handled our case! I will definitely hire him again if need be.
Posted by Royce | May 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Fearless.
Fearless. Fiery. And Fair. When a trial lawyer combines these attributes he is difficult to beat. Michael Benz has earned the respect of prosecutors, judges, and virtually everyone who sees him in Court or simply meets him on the street. He is a unique talent. He has a style all his own. But mo...
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"Fearless. Fiery. And Fair. When someone combines these attributes he is difficult to beat. Michael Benz has earned the respect of the judiciary, opposing prosecutors, and virtually anyone else who meets him in the street. A unique talent. A style all his own. With the knowledge and work ethic to back it all up. I proudly endorse this lawyer."
"Mike will evaluate your priorities and protect your freedom and your rights. He cross examination is excellent. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"Mr Benz's always dapper appearance inspires well-warranted confidence in his abilities; he has both style and substance. And not only does he know the law, he knows how to talk to people. These two things are essential to to make a dammed good trial lawyer. Put it this way, if I were in trouble, I'd trust my own defense to him. Can you think of a better endorsement from a fellow defense attorney?"
"I endorse this lawyer. Benz is like a surgeon with a precision laser cutting through the nonsense in the courtroom. He understands the real issues and what is important to his clients. Benz is the real deal. A true fighter."
"Mike is an excellent attorney. He earns impressive results for his clients through an unrivaled command of the courtroom. As importantly, he displays the personal communication skills and compassion that each client deserves. I would not hesitate to recommend him."
"I have seen Mike rise up through the ranks of criminal defense attorneys in Philadelphia to quickly become one of the elite lawyers in the City. When a witness takes the stand he goes in for the kill. He thirsts for blood in the courtroom, which is why his clients refer to him simply as "The Beast"."
"Michael is a tireless worker who always puts his clients' needs first. He prides himself on being the smartest person in the courtroom by knowing every aspect of his client's case. His trial skills are second none and lead to favorable results for his clients. Michael is never afraid to take a case to trial or negotiate on his client's behalf. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Benz is a diligent and trustworthy practitioner. I have personally witnessed him successfully litigate motions and obtain not guilty verdicts."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Benz is a lawyer who takes great pride in his work. He is a fierce advocate for his clients and while in front of a jury he is truly king of the courtroom."
"Top notch attorney. Smart, personable and I'd trust him if my freedom was on the line."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Regional Champion Mock Trial Team, Texas Young Lawyers Association
2016
Top 10 Under 40, National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys
2012
James J. Manderino Award for Trial Advocacy, Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Attorney, Brown Chiari LLP
1900 - Present
Associate, Tiveron Law PLLC
1900 - Present
Associate, Brown Chiari LLP, Attorneys at Law
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Hogan Willig
2016 - 2018
Owner, Benz Law, LLC
2012 - 2016
Attorney, Defender Association Of Philadelphia
2012 - 2016
Mock Trial Coach, Drexel University Kline School of Law
Associations
2021 - Present
New York State Trial Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
2018 - Present
New York State Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2018 - Present
Bar Association of Erie CountyMember
New York State Bar Association
2013 - 2017
Pennsylvania Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Com. v. B.S.
Not Guilty All Charges
Com. v. L.R.
Not Guilty All Charges
Com. v. J.P.
Charges dismissed
Com. v. J.M.
Not Guilty All Charges
Com. v. C.F.
Not Guilty All Charges
Com. v. T.J.
Not Guilty All Charges
Com. v. R.L.
Not guilty all charges
Com. v. C.G.
Not guilty all charges
Com. v. K.W.
Not guilty all charges
Com. v. J.N.
Not guilty all charges
People v. Bouton
Case Dismissed
Education
2012
Drexel University College of Law
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
2012
Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University
JD
2009
State University of New York College At Buffalo
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2009
State University of New York College at Buffalo
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
Criminal Lawyer Dinner Panel:
Drugs & the Criminal Justice System
Publications
2019
WGRZ- Channel 2 News
Buffalo Billion executive, hoping to avoid prison, could get wish
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
My boyfriend got sentenced to 6-24 months for a drug case how much time will he actually have to do ?
20 Oct 2017
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What do three F 1 charges mean?
16 Oct 2017
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Why would I plead guilty for PA vehicle window tinting law violation?
01 Jun 2016