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Ben J Whitman
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Biography
Ben J. Whitman concentrates his nationwide practice on catastrophic injury, products liability, trucking accidents and wrongful death cases with an emphasis on automotive defects including unsafe and defectively designed vehicles, vehicle components and roadways. His caseload involves cases of tire, airbag, seatback, and seatbelt failure, in addition to negligent design, maintenance, and engineering.
In addition to his automotive product liability practice, Ben handles cases involving electrocutions, explosions, construction site and industrial incidents, aerial and scissor lift malfunction, tip over incidents, and consumer products. He has secured multiple multimillion-dollar settlements for his clients, helping to ensure they can afford their current and future medical costs as a result of their injuries.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-35%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 12 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
1919 N Flagler Drive, 2nd Floor, West Palm Beach, FL, 33407
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Ben J Whitman's Lawyer Endorsements
Matthew Goldberger
Defective and dangerous products lawyer | Feb 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Ben has quickly become one of the go-to experts in the field of products liability in car accidents, wrongful death and catastrophic cases in Florida. He is my first, and only phone call, when a case I am working on has a defective product issue."
"Ben is a hardworking, talented lawyer who not only advocates for his clients, but also takes the time to support the laws and organizations that protect the rights of injured people across the country. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben is an excellent highly skilled rising star in the legal community and is quickly earning the upmost respect amongst his peers of both an adversarial and collaborative nature. I enthusiastically endorse him without reservation."
"Ben Whitman is a stellar advocate for his clients. With a strong work ethic and the commitment to get the job done, Ben Whitman fights for his clients in a zealous and responsible manner. With Ben Whitman, you are in good hands and will be well represented."
David Wolf
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
2020 Florida Legal Elite, Florida Trend’s
2020
Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell®, AV® Preeminent™
2019
Up & Comer Honoree, South Florida Business & Wealth
2018
Top 40 Under 40 (Civil Plaintiff), The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Benjamin Franklin Award, Florida Justice Association
2016
YLS Chairman’s Award, Florida Justice Association
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Partner, Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
2021 - 2021
Attorney, Clark, Fountain, La Vista, Prather & Littky-Rubin
2013 - 2015
Associate, Wicker Smith
Associations
2016 - Present
Palm Beach County Bar AssociationCircuit Civil Practice Committee
2016 - 2017
Florida Justice AssociationBoard of Directors - Young Lawyers Division
Sample of Legal Cases
Confidential Policy Limits Settlement Reached with Tire Shop After Negligent Inspection Leads To Death of a 16-Year-Old Boy
Confidential Settlement
Confidential Settlement Reached in Negligent Security Case Resulting in Severe Facial and Head Trauma
Confidential Settlement
Confidential Settlement Reached in Electrocution Case Resulting in Paraplegia
Confidential Settlement
Education
2013
The Florida State University College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
2006
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019
John Romano's Workhorse Seminar
Liability Theories and Litigation Strategies in Electrocution & Utility Cases
2019
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association
Aerial Device and Landscaper Electrocution Case Strategies
Publications
2018
AIEG Voice Summer
Consumer Product Liability Cases: Getting Started
Languages
English