$ 350-450 per hour
Benjamin Beau Berger
also known as Ben Berger
About Benjamin
Biography
Well into our second decade, our firm remains committed to providing a high level of personal attention to our clients and striving to find creative and efficient resolutions.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Real Estate
40%
24 years | 100 cases
Business
30%
24 years | 100 cases
Construction and Development
30%
24 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Licensed in Illinois for 16 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Berger Harrison, APC
24031 El Toro Road, Suite 200, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653
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Benjamin Beau Berger's Reviews
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Posted by Mia | November 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Construction & Development
Ben Berger
Ben and his staff are very professional and very knowledgeable about construction law. He is personable and he truly cares about his clients and always puts their interests first. I highly recommend him for your construction litigation needs.
Posted by Michael | March 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Transparent and hard working
Ben and his team always kept me apprised of the status of my case. They were very patient in explaining the risks and potential pitfalls, as well as the strengths of our situation. They were always very well prepared. I always felt that they were working in my best interests. And ultimately we had a...
Posted by Erik | March 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Owner
Ben has been my attorney regarding real estate transactions, contracts, lease negotiations and general disputes for over 10 years. He is aggressive, efficient and a pleasure to work with. Most recently he represented us in tenant breach case that went through protracted litigation, which he ultimatel...
Posted by Ryan | April 10, 2013 | Litigation
Great knowledgeable attorney!
Over the past decade, I have worked on numerous matters with Ben. For transactional matters and litigation, he has always done a great job. I recommend him highly. In fact, I have referred numerous clients to Ben and they have always been very pleased with his work.
Posted by Glenn | April 05, 2013 | Business
California Attorney Provided Assistance in International Suit
We have trusted Ben when our international business required a California attorney. He always does a great job. I recommend him.
Benjamin Beau Berger's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Berger on a variety of matters. He is extremely diligent and detail oriented. Anytime a case comes my way that my office does not handle, Mr. Berger is the first attorney we refer that case to."
"Ben is a sharp attorney with a fine eye for detail and an ability to effectively communicate with clients on complex issues. I would highly recommend Benjamin Berger as a business attorney."
"I highly endorse Mr. Ben Berger. He is professional, extremely knowledgeable, sharp and detail oriented. I have referred my past clients and personal friends to Mr. Berger, and he has always achieved excellent results for them."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"From the first time I met him in a Riverside Courtroom years ago, I've been impressed with his ability. I strongly endorse Mr. Berger."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ben assisted greatly when an international matters required a California attorney. He always does a great job. I recommend him."
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Armen Garabedian
Construction and development lawyer | Apr 10
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I strongly recommend Mr. Berger. We have collaborated on several matters and continue to be impressed by Ben's insightful and thorough approach on a wide rage of legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is a highly motivated aggressive attorney. His attention to detail and commitment to his clients are second to none. On more than one occasion I have consulted with him regarding aspects of civil litigation, and have achieved positive outcomes as a result."
"When my clients need a California attorney, we always turn to Ben. He has helped my clients and I with several California real estate issues and his advice has always proven to be right on the money."
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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
Natalie Hernandez
Construction and development lawyer
Vincent Whittaker
Business lawyer
Wendell Hall
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Richard Rodgers
Litigation lawyer
Taras Kihiczak
Class action lawyer
Lawrence Ajalat
Estate planning lawyer
Scott Nathan
Business lawyer
Michael Doland
Corporate and incorporation lawyer
Timothy Pickart
Estate planning lawyer
Erik McLain
Litigation lawyer
Armen Garabedian
Litigation lawyer
Michelle Berger
Litigation lawyer
Shane Stafford
Employment and labor lawyer
Houman Esmailpour
Construction and development lawyer
James Shott
Personal injury lawyer
David Davidson
Litigation lawyer
Jeffrey Smith
Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer
Experience
Honors
2001
CALI Excellence Award - Wills and Trusts, Whittier Law School
2001
Dean's List, Whittier Law School
1999
Dean's List, The John Marshall Law School
Work Experience
2004 - Present
Partner, Berger Harrison, APC
2003 - 2004
Attorney, Murtaugh Meyer Nelson & Treglia
2002 - 2003
Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Benjamin Berger
1999 - 2002
Sports Agent, FMG
1998 - 1999
Project Manager, Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
1994 - 1997
Estimator, Berger Excavating Contractors, Inc.
Associations
Orange County Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Alter Ego
Judgment for defense and award of attorney's fees
Alter Ego Defense
Judgment for the Defense
Orange County - Trust and Probate Dispute
Multimillion dollar recovery
Landlord-Tenant Dispute
Judgment for defendant and award of attorney's fees
Irvine - commercial real estate dispute
Defense verdict
Newport Beach construction defect
Six-figure settlement
Oceanfront construction defect - Dana Point
$305,000 settlement
Construction dispute
Judgment for plaintiff
Unlawful vehicle repossession - class action
settlement
Oceanfront construction defect - Laguna
$825,000 settlement
Business dispute
$750,000 settlement
Education
2013
Pepperdine University
ADR Certificate
2001
Whittier Coll SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
Northern Illinois Univ
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Ultimate Guide to Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate
2014
Understanding Preliminary Title Reports
Mechanics Liens
2014
In House Seminar
Reducing the Risk of Litigation
2014
In House Seminar
Fair Lending Practices
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Have unlawful Detainer trial coming up, but I moved before the court date. Will the eviction still show on my credit report?
18 Mar 2019
Q&A
Cost of completing an inter-spousal deed and preliminary change of ownership report (PCOR)
14 Feb 2015
Q&A
Unrecorded easement on my property
10 Oct 2014