Personal service.
Uncompromising loyalty.
Practice areas
Consumer and small business bankruptcies under Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13.
14 years, 500 cases
Defense of mortgage foreclosure actions primarily through court-sponsored mediation, loan modifications and litigation.
13 years, 60 cases
24 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1993 | 10/19/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Client Champion Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2020 |
Best Bankruptcy Lawyer | Three Best Rated | 2020 |
Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
Superb Rating | Avvo | 2017 |
Client Rating 5.0/5.0 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
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Client Distinction Award | Lawyers.com | 2016 |
Outstanding Journalism Award | Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Benson Law Firm | 2003 - Present |
Publisher | Lawyers Weekly | 1997 - 2004 |
Lead Attorney Editor | Thomson West | 1993 - 1997 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2009 - Present |
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Bankruptcy Institute | Member | 2008 - Present |
Sons of the American Revolution | Board Member | 2006 - Present |
Swedish Cultural Society | Member | 2005 - Present |
Vasa Order of America | Member | 2004 - Present |
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Lawyers Guild | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Eastside Kickers Soccer Club, Inc. | Board Member | 2005 - 2009 |
Journal of International Law | Business Manager | 1991 - 1992 |
Phi Alpha Delta | Member | 1988 - 1992 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Aspatore Book publication | Foreclosure Defense Strategies and Challenges | 2010 |
Ohio Lawyers Weekly | Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Fee Considered Excessive: Must Refund Portion Along With Interest | 2004 |
Michigan Lawyers Weekly | Debtor Can't Convert to Chapter 13 Bankruptcy | 2004 |
Michigan Lawyers Weekly | Rules Settlement Statements Needn't Be Disclosed | 2003 |
Corporate Legal Times | Statute of Limitations Defense Fails on Appeal | 2002 |
Ohio Lawyers Weekly | Midwest Express Airlines Struggles to Control Chaos | 2002 |
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Ohio Lawyers Weekly | OSBA Calls for Reform of Judicial Selection | 2000 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Weatherhead School of Management | MBA - Masters | 1992 |
Case Western Reserve University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1992 |
Oberlin College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1980 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Monte Ahuja College of Business | The McDonald's Coffee Case | 2016 |
Academy of Court Reporting and Technology | Business Organizations | 2008 |
Academy of Court Reporting and Technology | Workers' Compensation | 2008 |
Case name | Outcome |
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In re Cermak | General Discharge |
In re Bonner | General Discharge |
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Robert Galbraith, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 22, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Leonard Boyer, Foreclosure Attorney on Oct 25, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Benson is a veryknowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients.
I endorse this lawyer.
Geoffrey McCarrell, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Jun 16, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse David Benson for bankruptcy, creditor-debtor and consumer law.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on May 29, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse David. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Deborah Iwanyshyn, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Apr 9, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Jeffrey Williams, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Sep 6, 2012
Relationship: Other
Mr. Benson frequently offers answers to legal questions on Avvo. He gives judicious, wise advice, and he would be a good person to go see for help with debt problems if you live in the Cleveland area.
Edward Kramer, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Nov 29, 2011
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. I have been the Director & Chief Counsel of The Housing Advocates, Inc (HAI) and shareholder of Kramer & Associates LPA for over thirty-six years.These positions have given me the opportunity and privilege to work with many dedicated and creative attorneys. It is my pleasure to recommend David Benson. I worked with him at my public interest law firm and know his dedication to his clients and ability to protect their rights. David is an excellent lawyer.
David Levin, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 16, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
David is a highly competent and professional attorney. I would recommend his services to anyone in need.
Pamela Kurt, Chapter 11 bankruptcy Attorney on Jul 15, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Jennifer Peck, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Oct 20, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known David professionally for over a decade. He treats his clients with professionalism and compassion. I recommend him.
John Gundy, Chapter 7 bankruptcy Attorney on Oct 10, 2009
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. David handles bankruptcy cases across Ohio. He is very competent and good with clients. I highly recommend him.
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