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Biography
EXPERIENCE. I have been a litigation attorney for more than 24 years. I am an excellent lawyer who has extensive civil litigation experience in various areas. My experience includes contract law, business and commercial disputes, personal injury, products liability, and employment law. I have successfully represented clients in federal and state courts in California, in business litigation matters involving fiduciary duties, trade secrets, and other business torts; contract disputes in a wide range of industries, including insurance, advertising, securities, commercial real estate, aviation, construction, food & beverage, and websites; personal injury and wrongful death cases involving asbestos-containing products (toxic tort); and serious accidents involving aircraft, trucks, buses, automobiles, seat belts, construction equipment, industrial machinery, and other products. I have also represented businesses and individuals in employment cases. I give back to my community through my pro bono representation of indigent clients.
Before founding The Soffer Law Firm, I was a partner at Perkins Coie LLP -- a prominent national law firm with more than 1,000 lawyers.
When you hire me, you get a highly experienced lawyer with the pedigree and credentials of a "Big Law" lawyer at far lower rates.
EDUCATION. I am admitted to the California State Bar. I graduated from Loyola Law School Los Angeles with honors (in the top 5% of his class), and was a member of the Order of the Coif and St. Thomas More honor societies. I have a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering from Penn State University, and had careers in project and construction engineering, and computer programming, before embarking on my career as an attorney.
PERSONAL. When I am not zealously representing my clients, I enjoy devoting time to my family, cooking, traveling, photography, and spending too much time following the English Premier League.
Experience and credentials of a top-tier national law firm lawyer, at a reasonable rate.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Lawsuits and Disputes
35%
30 years
Business
20%
30 years
Personal Injury
20%
30 years
Contracts and Agreements
15%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2023 2019 2018
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2018 2017 2015
Licenses
Licensed in California for 30 years
State: California
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
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Benjamin Soffer's Reviews
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Posted by Steve | September 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Employment Separation Agreement Home Run!
Ben was extremely helpful and very responsive in dealing with a separation agreement review. His comments were relevant and he understood and acted with the highest level of professionalism in handling my case.
Posted by CM | May 21, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Great attorney
The Soffer Law Group was highly recommended by a third party group that verifies law groups and attorneys based on experience, and track record. After a 15 conversation over the phone with Ben Soffer, It was clear to me he was the right attorney to represent me in a California Civil Lawsuit. From t...
Posted by Heath | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Experience - Start to Finish
Reached out to Ben just based on some Internet research after failing to find a solid referral from friends and family. Was extremely relieved after speaking with him initially and decided to trust him with my legal issue. Ben was great from start to finish. Very professional, courteous, responsive a...
Posted by anonymous | October 12, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Landlord Tenant Issues
When I called Attorney Benjamin, he responded immediately. He was very courteous, and down to earth. He gave me very honest advice. For the areas where he did not specialize, he contacted the other two attorneys on my behalf and referred me to them. It was a great pleasure to have a consultation with...
Posted by Ryan | September 14, 2023 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Helpful
Wasn't able to help my case but defiantly helped point in the right direction as to where to go. responded quickly and appreciated the help.
Benjamin Soffer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bejamin Soffer has made a substantial number of contributions on AVVO. I have read several of his contributions and have found them to be thoughtful, informative and practical."
"I endorse this lawyer. I often find myself agreeing with his responses given to questions posted in the Avvo forum."
"An excellent lawyer who treats clients with patience, care, understanding, and utmost professionalism - an even better person and I wholeheartedly recommend for future services."
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"Benjamin Soffer is a great lawyer and an asset to our community. He is active in many Bar and charitable organizations and is a credit to the legal field. Ben is knowledgeable and ethical. I do not hesitate to refer my best clients to him."
"Ben is a rare type of a lawyer. Not only he is very experienced, talented, responsible lawyer who will keep his client always informed and well taken care of. He is also a lawyer of integrity holding himself to the highest levels of ethical standards and professionalism. He will provide a straightforward and practical advice and try to resolve the situation for his business clients in a way that make the most financial sense. But he will not hesitate to fight for his clients when the situation calls for it. I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer."
"Benjamin Soffer demonstrates extensive knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters. His responses on Avvo are remarkably thoughtful, articulate and accurate. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Soffer is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Mr. Soffer is a highly respected attorney with extensive litigation experience in a broad range of areas. He consistently provides excellent answers to individuals on Avvo's advice forum. I highly recommend Mr. Soffer."
"Mr. Soffer regularly provides great advice. His dedication in answering so many questions on AVVO is commendable. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Soffer has been providing solid advice for many years. I enthusiastically endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Great attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben was formerly a partner at a major national law firm. In my experience, Big Firm Lawyers like Ben have two common characteristics - 1) They are smarter than other lawyers and were at the top of their law school classes; and 2) They work harder than other lawyers. Many of them do not have the business sense to run their own law firm, which is why they work for big firms. But if you find Big Firm Lawyer (like Ben), who has the business acumen to run their own business, and they are smart and industrious, then you have found the lawyer you should hire. Call Ben and ask if he can help you."
"I endorse Ben Soffer. Mr. Soffer specializes in litigating cases involving defective products, accidents with serious injuries, and business disputes. He has many years of engineering experience and decades of big law firm experience, which is a unique combination of expertise for lawyers in small firm practice, and is especially useful in defective products and complicated accident cases."
"The answers of Mr. Soffer are consistently accurate, analytic and customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Law Firm of the Year - Pro Bono, Century City Bar Association
2014
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2013
Certificate of Appreciation, Public Counsel
2013
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2012
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2011
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2010
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2009
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2008
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2007
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2006
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2005
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2004
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2003
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2002
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2001
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
2000
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
1999
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
1998
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
1997
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
1996
Pro Bono Award, Perkins Coie LLP
1995
American Jurisprudence Award - Ethics, American Jurisprudence
1995
Order of the Coif, Loyola Law School
1995
Juris Doctor Cum Laude, Loyola Law School
1995
St. Thomas More Honor Society, Loyola Law School
1994
American Jurisprudence Award - Remedies, American Jurisprudence
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Founder/CEO, The Soffer Law Firm PC
2002 - 2015
Partner, Perkins Coie LLP
1995 - 2002
Associate, Perkins Coie LLP
1994 - 1994
Summer Associate, Perkins Coie LLP
1993 - 1993
Law Intern, Los Angeles City Attorney
Associations
2021 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationChair, Membership and Marketing
2018 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationTrustee (elected position)
2017 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationChair - Membership & Marketing Committee
2017 - Present
Encino Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
ABA Litigation CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2015 - Present
ABA Consumer Practice CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
ABA Tort and Insurance Practice CommitteeMember
2015 - Present
Los Angeles Jewish Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
San Fernando Valley Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1995 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2015
Shriver Housing ProjectMember, Pro Bono Advisory Board
1995 - 2015
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
1995 - 2015
Century City Bar AssociationMember
1978 - 1992
American Society of Civil EngineersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Manning v. Casting Networks
Case settled.
S.J., M.D.
Manning v. Larsen
Case settled.
Massiah v. Demand Media
Dismissed with prejudice.
565 Tigertail
Agreement was revised and loan granted.
Gray v. Green
Settled
Hayashi v. Key International, Inc.
Case settled on favorable terms.
Schnabel v. BorgWarner Morse Tec Inc.
Obtained a free dismissal without prejudice after plaintiff’s expert admitted at deposition that decedent’s testimony regarding purported exposure to asbestos in client’s products was likely untrue.
Holloway v. Metropolitan Life Insurance Co.
Won summary judgment.
Gamboa v. Hermosa Beach Towing
I obtained summary judgment for my client.
1000 Wilshire LLC v. Wilshire Boulevard Property LLC
Case settled on favorable terms.
HSBC Business Credit (USA), Inc. v. UFC Seafood an Food Co., Inc.
Obtained a favorable settlement after proving that a party which had filed a third-party claim as to the assets in the receivership estate had tampered with evidence.
KWKI Inc. v. Imamura
Case settled on favorable terms.
Haber v. Fort James Operating Co.
Obtained favorable settlement after discovering evidence that shipper did not load the truck properly.
Bavaria Int’l Aircraft Leasing v. Líneas Aéreas Azteca
Claim settled after plaintiff ultimately agreed to pay the entirety of BCC’s lien amount.
Special Investments, Inc. v. Honeywell International Inc.
Obtained favorable settlement involving provision of parts and services (in lieu of payment of money) after obtaining dismissal of most causes of action.
Totten v. Abode Lumber Corp. (arbitration):
Obtained favorable settlement after winning a motion to disqualify cross-defendant’s key expert.
Akin v. San-Lo Aerial Survey, Inc.
Obtained a free dismissal without prejudice.
Rodriguez. v. General Mills, Inc.
Obtained a favorable settlement after obtaining sub rosa video of plaintiff engaging in activities that were inconsistent with his claimed injuries.
Palacios v. Mono Engineering
Obtained a favorable settlement after eliciting testimony from plaintiff suggesting that the accident was likely his fault.
Hildenbrand v. Genie Industries
Case settled on favorable terms.
Low v. United Airlines
Obtained favorable settlement during trial based on Singapore tort damages law.
Clark v. BHP Copper Inc.
Case settled on the eve of closing arguments.
Carter v. New Flyer
Obtained favorable settlement at mediation after convincing mediator that plaintiffs’ expert’s conclusions regarding how the driver was ejected from the bus were incorrect.
Alexander v. Kia Motors America
Education
1995
Loyola Law School Los Angeles
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Pennsylvania State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
LeTip of Woodland Hills
The Parol Evidence Rule
2018
LeTip of Woodland Hills
The Fight Against Online Defamation of your Business
2018
LeTip of Woodland Hills
California Business Entities - Pros and Cons
2017
LeTip of Woodland Hills
When Good Lawyers Behave Badly
2017
LeTip of Woodland Hills
Piercing the Corporate Veil
2017
LeTip of Woodland Hills
Contract "Boilerplate" - Ignore at Your Own Risk
2017
LeTip of Woodland Hills
War Story - Patent Ownership Dispute
2016
LeTip of Woodland Hills
Can an HOA Restrict Speech
2015
LeTip of Woodland Hills
Civil Discovery in California
2008
Perkins Coie LLP Partners Retreat
e-Discovery Best Practices
Publications
2018
soffer-law.com
The Importance of "Boilerplate" Provisions in Contracts
2017
www.soffer-law.com
California Legal Entities - Advantages & Disadvantages
2015
www.soffer-law.com
Take Discovery Obligations Seriously
Languages
Spanish
Hebrew
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Benjamin earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
Q&A
What happens if you record a quit claim deed from a suspended ca llc to myself?
25 Jun 2018
Q&A
What can be done when a LLC business partner changes name of the LLC, removes me and adds another member without my consent?
27 Jun 2018
Q&A
Car damaged while parked in a college campus lot.
30 Jun 2018