Benjamin Thomas Hodas

Benjamin Thomas Hodas

2.1
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Marriage & Prenuptials ... +2 more

515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL

About Benjamin

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2002

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Fisher Potter Hodas, LC

515 North Flagler Drive, Suite 700, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Benjamin Thomas Hodas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

2.1 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
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1 star (5)

Posted by Dena | August 15, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An absolute joke

Ben Hodas is incompetent and should never be considered if you are a high net worth client! His only interest is in taking the money he knows guy have!!!

Posted by anonymous | July 24, 2024 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Awful attorney

Horrible attorney. If you want to waste every last cent you have, then hire him. He will was waste your time and money.

Posted by anonymous | July 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

Ben Hodas represented me in my divorce, and I am forever grateful for his service. His confidence in my case gave me the courage I needed to get through the whole process. I feel that he and his staff worked efficiently and effectively on my case. I was very satisfied with the outcome, and I would re...commend this firm to anyone faced with a divorce.

Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay away - far, far, away

Ben Hodas is an angry man and he takes that out on his staff, clients, etc. He has an all female staff that he talks down to in front of clients. He is a terrible attorney who seems to not actually know or understand the law. Incredibly unethical. All he ever did on my case was look for loopholes... to try and use against my ex-husband. This almost always led to a counter motion being filed by my ex. Ben Hodas pushed me to file countless motions, and then he wouldn't even request a hearing for them. Most of the motions were completely unethical and full of false documentation that he used as "evidence". The only person who benefits from that is Ben Hodas as he bills me to prepare and file the motion and then it never gets heard by a Judge. He even encouraged me to file a motion asking for additional timesharing that he knew my children and I didn't want. He isn't concerned at all about the children. He really could care less what they want or what I want. He only cares about himself. He does everything he can to drag the case out as long as possible, always suggesting a new motion or petition just so he can keep billing me. Stay far away from Mr. Hodas if you care at all about your children, your money, your ethics, and your time.

Posted by anonymous | March 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Taking advantage of your anger

Benjamin represent me and advised me to push for several depositions, countless motions and all I got was huge bills and no results.

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Benjamin Thomas Hodas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Zachary Potter

Family lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ben is a smart, dedicated family law attorney who is highly respected by family lawyers and judges in the community."

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John Pankauski

Family lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Ben Hodas is one of the top divorce and family law attorneys in Florida and certainly Palm Beach. Ben restricts his practice to family law and he is excellent at what he does. I've seen Ben in the courtroom and he is a strong presence and a vocal advocate for his clients. I've also dealt with Ben on Florida legal issues and his insight, analysis and knowledge of the law help his clients immensely. Ben Hodas and his law firm are the real deal and top flight lawyers and litigators for Florida family law and divorce matters."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Benjamin. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Russell Ferraro

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Ben Hodas is a top tier lawyer who will work hard to get you great results. He has an attention to detail and a common sense approach to resolving problems for his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Founding Attorney, Law Office of Benjamin T. Hodas, LLC

2008 - 2010

Associate, Fisher & Bendeck

2005 - 2008

Partner, Law Office of Haines & Hodas, Chartered

2002 - 2005

Associate, Law Office of Martin L. Haines, Chartered

Associations

2014 - Present

The National Advocates

Member

2013 - Present

The Susan Greenberg Family Law American Inn of Court of the Palm Beaches

Master

2010 - 2011

Legislation Committee

Co-secretary

2010 - 2012

Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee

Member

2006 - 2015

Florida Family Law Section

Executive Council

2006 - 2013

Support Issues Committee

Member

2004 - 2014

Legislation Committee

Member

2002 - 2015

Palm Beach County Bar Association

Family Law Practice Committee

Education

2001

University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1998

University of Florida

Speaking Engagements

2007

U.P.A.A.

Lecturer, "Know When to Hold 'Em" Marital Agreements

2006

U.P.A.A.

Lecturer, Hot Topic

2006

U.P.A.A

Lecturer, Uniform Premarital Agreement Act

Publications

2012

Fla. 4th DCA Hoff v. Hoff, 100 So.3d 1164

2010

Fla. 4th DCA Pike v. Pike, 932 So.2d 229

2010

Fla. 4th DCA Lakin v. Lakin, 901 So.2d 186

2005

Fla. 4th DCA Dambro v. Dambro, 900 So.2d 724

Languages

English

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