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Benjamin Paul Feld
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Biography
Benjamin P. Feld is a law partner with the firm Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld. Mr. Feld has been representing injured workers since 2002, providing his expertise in the areas of Workers' Compensation, Social Security Disability and third party litigation services. His work has led not only to successful outcomes for his clients, but also citable appellate precedent. Mr. Feld also manages the firm's Human Resources and IT responsibilities, recently taking his firm "green" by transitioning from an antiquated paper oriented system to the cutting edge of paperless legal administration.
A graduate of the Santa Barbara College of Law, Mr. Feld has remained an active alumni with the campus. Mr. Feld is also a member of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, the educational and policy group for workers' compensation attorneys representing the disabled. In addition, Mr. Feld has an extensive business background. Before practicing law, Mr. Feld was a local business owner and employer for 10 years dealing hands on with many of the issues facing both employers and employees in the workplace.
Personally, Mr. Feld is kept very busy with his family, which includes his wife Rhonda Henderson and their five children. When not involved in school and extracurricular activities, Mr. Feld enjoys running on our local beaches, paths and races, traveling and enjoying relaxing moments with his extensive family.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Workers Compensation
75%
24 years
Social Security & Disability
25%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
15%-25%
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Ghitterman Ghitterman & Feld - Santa Barbara
418 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld - Bakersfield
2003 20th Street, Bakersfield, CA, 93301
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld - Oxnard
405 South B Street, Oxnard, CA, 93030
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld - Santa Maria
616 E Chapel St, Santa Maria, CA, 93454
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
309 W. Main Street, Suite 103, Visalia, CA, 93291
Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
1300 W Shaw Avenue, #1A, Fresno, CA, 93711
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Benjamin Paul Feld's Reviews
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Posted by Richard | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
People matter to Ben
Ben went way beyond helping me even after he won my case he helped me out with my industrial disability retirement on his own time with out a charge . Ben is not just any other attorney , Ben cares about people and there situations unselfishly and with that I say thank you, Mr. Feld , Richard.
Posted by anonymous | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Service
Honest and easy to work with. Listened carefully to my concerns without personal judgment. Let me know if my options right up front. Job well done.
Posted by Kimberly | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
SSDI claim
Mr. Feld shined in one of the most difficult, stressful and overwhelming times in my clients life. His knowledge, expertise and competence are second to none. Mr. Feld provided my client with a voice and a fighting chance to be heard, all the while with compassion at a time when everyone else judged ...
Benjamin Paul Feld's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben has developed considerable expertise handling SSDI matters and been quite successful in obtaining awards on behalf of clients. He really knows his stuff and he's my go to source for understanding the system. You could not be better served with him handling your SSA claim."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Russell Ghitterman
Workers compensation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2018
Bar Admission, United States Distict Court, Central California
2015
Certified Specialist, State Bar of California, Workers' Compensation Section
N/A
Bar Admission, United States District Court, Eastern California
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
2002 - 2002
Caseworker, Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
2002 - 2006
Associate Attorney, Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
Associations
2015 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation (SBCBF)President
2014 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR)Member
2010 - Present
Santa Barbara County Bar Association (SBCBA)Member
2003 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association (CAAA)Member
2013 - 2015
Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation (SBCBF)Board Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Pattiz v. State Compensation Insurance Fund (2015) 43 CWCR 201
The WCAB overturned the WCJ’s finding of 100% without apportionment and remanded the matter to the trial level.
Chavez v. WCAB, Dept of Motor Vehicles (2004) 69 CCC 503 (writ denied)
The WCAB amended the WCJ's F&A to strike the finding that Applicant's attorney was liable for sanctions pointing out in relevant part that Applicant's attorney was genuinely seeking a change in the law
Atkins v. County of Santa Barbara (2005) 33 CWCR 106
The WCAB granted the removal and reversed the WCJ’s order. See above.
Education
2002
Santa Barbara College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2017
UFW Bakersfield
Legal Update
2016
CAAA
Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund
2014
SLO HRC
Plantiff vs Defense Counsel: Who Wins and Why?
2014
SBHRA
Plantiff vs Defense Counsel: Who Wins and Why?
Languages
English
Spanish
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