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About Benjamin
Biography
Since being admitted to the bar in 1995, I have limited my practice to complex civil litigation. My primary area of practice is defending employers against claims by job applicants and employees of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation under federal and state law before courts and administrative agencies. I also speak and write regularly on employment related issues and have a blog for managers entitled The Washington Job Law Blog. I also litigate other types of complex commercial claims, including environmental claims and professional liability claims.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Employment and Labor
50%
24 years
Securities and Investment Fraud
30%
20 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 23 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 30 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
1111 Third Avenue, Suite 2700, Seattle, WA, 98101
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Punctuality
Posted by Margaret | May 06, 2016 | Lawsuits & Disputes
I'd give him negative if I could
Say goodbye to large sums of money and expect NOTHING in return, in fact, if you are unlucky, you will be worse off! Ben Stone came to court completely unprepared, late and stood waving his hands in the air like an idiot as the judge and other attorneys wiped the floor with him. In the first five min...
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Replied last March 31, 2015Because I am legally bound to maintain client confidentiality, I cannot respond to this review except to say that, as with all my cases, I tried my very best to secure a favorable result. Here’s another perspective on my handling of this case from opposing counsel: “Ben served as opposing counsel against me in a hard fought case. He was prepared, driven, careful and zealous, under difficult circumstances. I have immense respect for Ben’s diligence, advocacy, effectiveness and preparation. I would hire Ben to represent me.”
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"Ben served as opposing counsel against me in a hard fought case. He was prepared, driven, careful and zealous, under difficult circumstances. I have immense respect for Ben's diligence, advocacy, effectiveness and preparation. I would hire Ben to represent me."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Ben going back over 25 years, and have discussed and consulted with him in respect of numerous professional issues since the mid 1990s. He's handled a variety of complex litigation matters, especially in the fields of insurance, employment, and complex commercial disputes. He's efficient, creative, hardworking, and, above all else, practical and client-focused."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Ben for several years. He is a great lawyer: smart, dedicated, determined, and ethical. He always does what is best for his clients. I have referred clients to him and can recommend him highly to anyone looking for a top-flight attorney."
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Experience
Honors
1995
Managing Editor, Brooklyn Journal of International Law
1993
Dean's Academic Achievement Award, Brooklyn Law School
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
2012 - Present
Attorney, Veris Law Group PLLC
2006 - 2012
Attorney, Cozen O'Connor
2003 - 2006
Attorney, Keller Rohrback, LLP
2000 - 2003
Attorney, Lustig & Brown, LLP
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Law Offices of Judd Burstein
Associations
2012 - Present
American Bar Association
2006 - Present
Defense Research Institute
2003 - Present
Kings County Bar Association
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
2013 - 2014
American Bar Association, Litigation Section, Trial Practice CommitteeSubcommittee Chair, PodCasts
2010 - 2010
Pacific Coast Labor & Employment Law ConferenceSubcommittee Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Vinzant v. Saled Food Service
Dismissed on motion for summary judgment
Peoples v. Popeyes Restaurant
Dismissal of case
Perkumpulan v. Tanner
Favorable settlement for client
Mika Mobile v. B&V Games
Got infringing game removed from iTunes by Apple and infringing company agreed to remove infringing aspects of game.
McHugh v. City of Tacoma
Defeated case on summary judgment.
Ogletree v. ER Solutions, Inc.
In one of the first cases in Washington, defeated motion to certify class under the autodialer provisions of the TCPA
Mullins v. Fisher Companies
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of case and obtained affirmance of dismissal on appeal
Education
1995
Brooklyn Law School
J.D.
1991
State University of New York at Albany
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2014
Washington Counties Risk Pool Spring Conference
What Employers Need to Know About the ADA and the FMLA
2013
American Bar Association Roundtable
Use of Technology During Openings and Closings
2010
Washington Collectors Association Annual Conference
Defending TCPA Class Actions
2010
Continuing Education Conference
How to Defend a TCPA Class Action
Publications
2014
American Bar Association Trial Practice Committee Newsletter
Habit and Routine Practice Evidence
2013
American Bar Association, Trial Practice Newsletter
Spoliation and Facebook: Don't Toss that "Page" During Litigation
2013
American Bar Association Trial Evidence Committee Proof Newsletter
Avoiding the ESI Minefield on the March to Trial
2010
Corporate Counsel Magazine
Stay Off the Hook for TCPA Claims
Languages
English