Ben Rubinowitz has been widely recognized as an Expert in his field. He co-authors a regular column with his good friend and colleague, Evan Torgan, entitled, "Trial Advocacy," for the New York Law Journal, the daily newspaper for attorneys in New York State. The column discusses state of the art techniques required for successful outcomes at trial. Many of the actual articles are posted on this site.

• Examining the All-Purpose Expert, New York Law Journal, December 29, 2011

• Proving Liability Through Injuries, New York Law Journal, October 28, 2011

• Depositions: An Important Tool for Trial, New York Law Journal, August 23, 2011

• "Good As Gold: Using Analogies and Short Stories In Summation," New York Law Journal, June 28, 2011

• "Dealing with Damages In Voir Dire and Summation," New York Law Journal, April 25, 2011

• "Using The Internet As A Tool For Cross Examination," New York Law Journal, February 28, 2011

• Common Mistakes on Direct Examination, December 28, 2010

• Proving Your Case Through Adverse Witnesses, November 1, 2010

• Protecting The Record, August 30, 2010

• The Adverse Direct Examination of a Defendant Doctor, July 6, 2010

• Cross Examination, Dealing With Changing Testimony: From Set Up to Knock Down, April 22, 2010

• Exposing Biased Testimony on Cross, February 23, 2010

• Control During Cross Examination: Stopping The Run Away Witness, November 19, 2009

• Dealing With Weaknesses and Maintaining Credibility, October 20, 2009

• Trial of A Soft - Tissue Knee Injury Case, August 27, 2009

• Rethinking The Chronological Presentation of Evidence, July 28, 2009

• Jury Selection: Dealing With Damages in Era of Tort Reform Trial Advocacy, December 23, 2008

• The Cross Examination of the Defense Economist, 10/31/08

• The Art of Jury Selection: Working With Challenges, 8/29/08

• Getting the Big Picture: using Exhibits Throughout a Trial, 7/31/08

• Prep is Key to Cross-Examining Medical Witness, 5/29/08

• Redirect Examination, 11/29/2007

• Proving Damages in a Wrongful Death Case, 10/23/2007

• Jury Selection: Time Constraints and Weaknesses in Cases, 8/29/2007

• Using Operative Terms From Jury Charge in Cross-Exam, 7/26/2007

• Authoritative Texts and Cross-Exam of Medical Experts, 6/7/2007

• Hypothetical Questions on Cross, 12/29/2006

• The Use of Hypothetical Questions as Weapons at Trial, 10/31/2006

• Common Mistakes and Simple Remedies, 9/21/2006

• Introduction of Exhibits in Civil Cases, 7/25/2006

• Continuing to Try Your Case After the Summations, 5/4/2006

• Compendium of Trial Advocacy Drills , by Robert Stein & Ben Rubinowitz, NITA, 2006

• Who's Up First? Issues Related to Order of Summation, 10/25/2005

• Impeachment With a Prior Inconsistent Statement, 1/6/06

• The Trial of a Soft Tissue Injury Motor Vehicle Case, 9/21/2005

• The Virtue of Patience: Setting Up Expert Witness on Cross-Exam, 7/27/05

• The Opening Statement in the Herniated Disc Case, 5/5/2005

• Medical Malpractice: Using Defendants' Evidence Against Them, 12/30/04

• Voir Dire in Medical Negligence Cases: A Plaintiff's Perspective, 10/28/2004

• Tips on Narrative Direct Examination, 9/23/2004

• The Use of Photographs in Personal Injury Cases, 7/29/04

• Direct Examination of a Hostile Witness, 5/6/04

• The Cross Examination of the Radiologist in a Soft Tissue Case, 11/3/003

• Economic Testimony: From Lay Witness to Economist, 7/31/03

• Cross-Examination of Medical Doctors: Recurrent Themes, 5/3/2003

• The Freeze-Frame Technique: A Method for Exposing Key Points, 11/29/02

• Direct Examination is an Overlooked Art Within Trial Practice, 10/29/02

• The Voice of Reason: A Powerful Approach to Cross Examination, 8/19/02

• Cross-Examination: The Basics, 7/31/02

• Focusing on the Negative in an Independent Medical Exam, 5/15/08

• Dealing With Monetary Damages from Voir Dire to Summation, 11/29/01

• The Tale of the Tape: Dealing with Video Surveillance of Your Client, 10/29/01

• The Use of the Analogy During Trial, 9/22/01

• Cross-Exam of Vocational Rehabilitation Experts, 7/31/08

• The Use of the Rhetorical Question on Summation, 5/16/01

• Direct Examination of a Medical Expert, 11/28/00

• The Opening Statement, 10/24/00

• Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert: Collateral Attack, 8/22/00

• Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert, 7/25/00

• Jury Selection, 5/23/00

Mr. Rubinowitz has devoted his career to obtaining the best possible results for his clients. His numerous verdicts and settlements are well known throughout the State. In recognition of his expertise, Mr. Rubinowitz has been asked to lecture and share his knowledge with practicing attorneys throughout the country. To date, Mr. Rubinowitz has lectured at more than 100 Continuing Legal Education Courses.

• Program Director, National Program, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, Summer, 2012
• Featured Speaker, Winter Urologic Forum, Medical Malpractice, January 2012
• Featured Speaker, Decisions 2011, NYSTLA
• Guest Lecturer, St. John's Law School, Successful Cross Examination of Experts
• Chair, Construction Site Accidents, New York State Bar Association, December, 2011
• Panelist, The Judicial Conduct Commission, November 2011
• Chair, Basics of Civil Practice -- The Trial, New York State Bar Association, November, 2011
• Chair, Masters Program, Westchester County, New York, September 2011
• Team Leader, Edinburgh, Scotland, Lecture and Demonstration to the Advocates
• Featured Lecturer, New York State Bar Association, How to Commence a Civil Lawsuit, Depositions, May, 2011
• Chair, Masters Program, Opening and Closing Statements, February and March 2011
• Featured Lecturer, National Winter Urologic Forum, "Representing Patients Who Have Been Injured Through Medical Negligence," January, 2011.
• Chair, Construction Site Accidents, NYSBA, 2010
• Guest Lecturer, Cardozo Law School, Opening Statements, 2010
• Featured Speaker, Views From a Patient's Lawyer, Medical Liability Mutual Annual Seminar, Albany, NY 2010
• Nassau Suffolk Trial Lawyers, How To Be An Effective Advocate, 2010
• Team Leader, National Program, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2010
• Howrey Law Firm, Faculty Trial Techniques Course, 2010
• The Cross Examination of the Forensic Psychiatrist, Lecture with Justice Arthur Diamond, 2010
• St. John's Law School, How to Cross Examine Effectively, 2010
• Guest Lecturer, Annual Dinner Nassau/Suffolk Trial Lawyers Association, Crucial Aspects of Trial Advocacy
• Lecturer, How to Try a Medical Malpractice Case, New York City Bar Association, 2010
• Long Island Radiologic Society, Lecturer to Physicians, What you need to know about Medical Malpractice, 2009
• How to Deliver Effective Opening Statements and Closing Arguments, Chair, Masters Series, New York State, 2009
• Lecturer, How to Successfully Represent the Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents, Hofstra Law School, 2009
• Lecturer, Maximizing Damage Awards: How to appropriately and successfully represent the victims of Construction Site Accidents
• Chair, Construction Site Accidents - - The Trial of a Labor Law case, New York State bar Association, 2009
• Chair, Masters of Trial Advocacy, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, February and March, 2009
• Chair, Examination of Expert Witnesses, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, June, 2009
• Lecturer, Winning Cross Examination, Saint John's Law School, April, 2009
• Lecturer, Summation, Bronx County Bar Association, February, 2009
• North Shore/LIJ Hospital, Cross Examination of the Forensic Psychiatrist, April 18, 2008
• St. John's Law School, Mastering the Art of Cross Examination, April 11, 2008
• Suffolk County Bar Association, Directed Cross Examination Skills, April 8, 2008
• Winter Urologic Forum Scientific Program, State of the Art Urology; Lecture: Issues in Medical Malpractice sponsored by the Postgraduate Institute of Medicine
• N.Y.S.T.L.I., 2008
• Chair, Masters of the Art of Trial Advocacy, January 16, 2007; February 26, 2007; March 19, 2008
• N.Y.S.T.L.A., Trial Practice, 2007
• Chair, Construction Site Accidents: The Law and The Trial, New York State Bar Association, 2007 and December 2008
• Social Security Disability Law Forum, Cross Examination of Medical Experts, N.Y.C., 2007
• Update on Trucking Litigation and Claims, N.Y.S.B.A., 2006
• Kings County Bar Association, Jury Selection Seminar, 2006
• Bronx County Bar Examination, Lecture, How to Cross Examine an Expert, 2006
• A.T.L.A., Thinking Inside the Box: Jury Selection and Opening Statement Seminar, April 21-22, 2006, Austin, TX
• Cross Examination, Bronx County Bar Association, April 19, 2006
• Masters Class In Jury Selection, Brooklyn Bar Association, April 3, 2006
• New York State Supreme Court Judges Association, Dealing with the New York State Judicial Conduct Commission
• North Shore University Hospital, The Criminalization of Medical Malpractice
• Long Island Radiologic Society, Perspectives on Medical Malpractice
• Duke University School of Medicine, Winter Urologic Forum, Lecture on Medical Malpractice
• Openings and Closings Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• How To Try An Auto Accident Case, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• National CLE Program, 1999-Present
• Corporation Counsel, N.Y.C., Trial Advocacy Training Program
• United States Attorneys Office, Trial Practice Training Program, S.D.N.Y.
• Continuing Legal Education, New York County Lawyers Association
• Trial Academy, Direct and Cross Examination Skills, New York County Lawyers Association
• Rising Star Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• Jury Selection Seminars, N.Y.S.T.L.A., 2000-Present
• Master Advocates Program, N.I.T.A.
• Fordham Law School, C.L.E.
• Damages Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• Expert Witness Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• Trial Tactics Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A.
• Proof of Damages Seminar, Practicing Law Institute
• Chair, Examination of Medical Witnesses, June 7 & 14, 2006
• Chair, Cross-Examination Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A., 2000-Present
• Chair, Cross Examination Seminar, N.Y.S.T.L.A., 2000-Present
• Nation Institute for Trial Advocacy, Team Leader, teaching attorneys trial advocacy, 1982-Present

Ben has presented a yearly pro-bono lecture series at The Bronx County Courthouse, the Brooklyn Bar Association, New York Supreme Court, the Queens Bar Association, the Nassau/Suffolk Trial Lawyers and Suffolk County Bar Association. In the past, Ben has given pro-bono lectures to the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, as well as guest lectures at New York Law School and St. John's Law School, Fordham Law School, Cardozo Law School and Hofstra Law School. Ben has also lectured to Judges about the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

The Prentice Marshal award was presented to Ben Rubinowitz at the New England Regional NITA program in Boston, Massachusetts in. Ben was recently awarded the position of “Editor-In-Chief” of Smart Litigation, a publication of the New York Law Journal. Ben was recognized for his contributions as a Faculty Member at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy for over 25 years of outstanding service. Ben was elected by his peers to the Board of Trustees of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He is one of only 19 members nationwide elected to this prestigious position. Ben has also been recognized as an expert in his field having been asked by the New York Law Journal to be a featured writer on the Field of Trial Advocacy. He has been a featured writer and contributor to this scholarly journal for the past decade.

In 2011 Ben Rubinowitz was elected a member of the exclusive “Inner Circle of Advocates.” The Inner Circle of Advocates is limited to 100 members considered to be among the best plaintiff’s attorneys in the United States and also to be “lawyers of excellent character and integrity.”

$27,500,000 verdict for a pedestrian struck by a bus. The pedestrian suffered the loss of her leg. This is the largest verdict for such an injury in New York State history.

$26,000,000 settlement for a pedestrian struck by a truck in a personal injury action. The decedent was a research analyst at a well regarded brokerage firm who was on her way to work when the truck made a right turn striking her while she was walking in the cross walk.

$17,250,000 verdict for a New York man who was rendered partially incontinent as a result of a doctor committing medical malpractice in failing to diagnose a spinal malformation.

$11,400,000 verdict for the sexual abuse of two teenagers.

$10,000,000 settlement for a woman rendered blind as a result of being struck by a drunk driver.

$10,000,000 settlement for a woman who suffered severe injuries to her legs as a result of the negligence of a bus driver.

$8,000,000 settlement for a wrongful death case in which a 23 year old mother was killed by a drunk driver.

$8,000,000 settlement in a medical malpractice case in which a woman was rendered brain damaged as a result of anesthesiologic malpractice.

$8,000,000 settlement for a man who lost his wife as a result of the negligent and reckless conduct of a man who drove while intoxicated (DWI).

$5,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case in which a man (father and husband) was killed in an auto accident.

$5,000,000 settlement in a wrongful death case in which a bar permitted a man to continue to drink alcoholic beverages before he started driving. That man then drove drunk, killing a father of two children.

$4,800,000 verdict for the wrongful death of a 8 year old child killed as the result of the negligence of a truck driver.

$4,000,000 settlement for a woman who was struck by a bus and suffered a severe knee injury.

$4,000,000 verdict for a woman who suffered injuries and whose husband was killed as a result of inadequate security at the building in which she lived.

$3,300,000 for a woman who suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury after being struck by a truck while she was crossing the street

$3,300,000 for a construction worker who suffered a herniated cervical and lumbar disc after falling 10 feet from a scaffold

$2,500,000 for the wrongful death of a woman who was struck by a truck while she was crossing the street in the middle of the block

$2,500,000 settlement in a medical malpractice case for a woman whose physician failed to timely diagnose bladder cancer.

$2,050,000 verdict for a man who, while riding his bicycle, suffered a fractured pelvis, after being struck by a bus.

$2,000,000 verdict for a man who suffered a fractured hip and head trauma in a train accident.

$2,000,000 recovery for a man whose physician failed to timely diagnose his prostate cancer.

$1,900,000 recovery for a pedestrian who was struck by a driver. The injured man who was in his 80's suffered a mild traumatic brain injury.

$1,800,000 verdict for a man who suffered the loss of his spleen due to a construction site accident

$1,500,000 settlement for a man who suffered a fractured femur after falling on a defective stairway.

$1,200,000 settlement for a man who suffered a burst fracture of a lumbar vertebra due to an unsafe condition at a school.

$1,200,000 verdict for a woman who, while riding her bicycle, suffered a lower back injury (herniated disc) after being struck by a car.

$1,120,000 settlement for an 83 year old man who suffered a fractured leg in an automobile accident.

SUPERLAWYERS:
For the fifth year in a row Ben was listed as one of the "Top 100" lawyers in New York Superlawyers Metro Edition. This places Ben in the top 1 percent of all lawyers practicing in New York City.

AVVO:
The Avvo Rating is a comprehensive on-line effort to evaluate a lawyer's background, based on information learned about the lawyer. The rating is calculated using a mathematical model that considers information shown in a lawyer's profile, including a lawyer's years in practice, disciplinary history, professional achievements and industry recognition - all factors that, in Avvo's opinion, are relevant to assessing a lawyer's qualifications.

Ben received a perfect 10.0 Rating: Superb. This is the highest rating a lawyer can earn on Avvo.

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL
Ben was awarded the highest rating possible in the 2010 Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review List.

BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA
For the past 10 years Ben has been recognized as one of the "Best Lawyers" in the fields of Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice cases for lawyers representing plaintiff - those who have been severely injured through the negligence of others.

The following reviews are from the Avvo lawyer evaluation:

CLIENT REVIEW :
If anyone has any doubts about Ben, don't. If Ben takes your case, consider yourself lucky. You will have one of the smartest, most legally savvy attorneys in the medical malpractice universe. Ben worked tirelessly preparing for my case, and came to trial with a flawless medical understanding, documented with beautifully illustrated posters. More importantly, he came prepared with a watertight legal strategy, yet he remained flexible, quick witted, and fast enough on his feet to switch strategies mid-trial due to changing circumstances. His remarkable memory enabled him to shred the other attorneys every turn, and he was clearly better prepared than the entire opposing legal team. He made their start witnesses (doctors) look incompetent, and punched holes in their testimony. But what made Ben really effective was his genius at handling the jury. Towards the end of the weeklong trial the judge called me into his chamber and begged me to settle with the insurance company, so afraid he was that we were going to end up with nothing. He told me that he was convinced the jury was not on my side. But the judge was dead wrong - the jury gave me an award that broke NY State records. And just as important, Ben did a fantastic job in post-trial negotiations when the insurance companies once again tried to play hardball with us. It took another long hard day of negotiations, but Ben didn't cave, and ended up with a wonderful package. One more thing...Ben became like a brother to me and a step dad to my children, a true friend who is there when we need him, a friend I hope to have the rest of my life. I will never be able to thank him enough for what he has done for me and my family.
(Christopher Jones, client).

CLIENT REVIEW :
The results speak for themselves, yet the means of attaining the results define Mr. Rubinowitz's approach to achieving a way to justifiably find closure to moving on in life with dignity, through equitable assessment and representation of the case in a court of law. His attention to detail and preparation carry and present the needs of the client. Aiding and empowering with an insight of what can be accomplished through the legal system. Instead of being viewed as a detail in a portion of the case, the client is presented with the best opportunity as the focus of the case. Mr. Rubinowitz's abilities in the courtroom represent and reflect years of experience providing the most reasonable, and realistic of results. When one's own life has sustained irreparable damage and decreased quality of life and your case is placed under scrutiny before the eyes of the law the best representation is the best defense. Mr. Rubinowitz's representation in defense is what made a difference in depth of scope of my case being evaluated before my peers "beyond a reasonable doubt in my favor". Thus attaining justified compensation and the best possible solution to what has been personally lost beyond restoration.
(Gloria Aguilar, client)

CLIENT REVIEW:
Ben has a fine sense of case dynamics and led me to a settlement beyond what I had expected. He is a pleasure to work with.

PEER ENDORSEMENT:
I had the great pleasure of attending a two-week national trial advocacy seminar hosted and planned by Mr. Rubinowitz. I found him to be a truly exceptional trial advocate, and one of the finest cross examiners I have ever seen. I practice in San Francisco and teach trial advocacy at Berkeley Law, and am proud to say that my students know Mr. Rubinowitz by name given how often I teach them the very same advocacy methods and skills he shared with me. I wholeheartedly endorse him for handling personal injury and wrongful death matters - if you want the best, call Mr. Rubinowitz.
S.P., San Francisco, CA.

PEER ENDORSEMENT:
I strongly endorse this lawyer. I am a fellow trial lawyer and have worked with Ben for over 15 years on numerous matters. He is a great trial lawyer. He is meticulous in his preparation of cases and his courtroom skills are unmatched. Ben is smart, thought, and always well-prepared. These skills show themselves in the courtroom, at mediations, or anytime he is advocating on behalf of his clients. The proof of his abilities is shown by the phenomenal results that he consistently achieves for his clients. He is highly respected by judges and feared by many defense attorneys. Ben is also a well-respected teacher and writer on topic of Trial Advocacy. Also, I know many members of the trial bar, including myself, seek out Ben's counsel on how to handle their personal injury and medical malpractice cases. He is always accessible and has an uncanny ability to quickly and correctly analyze a case. Simply stated, Ben is one of the finest trial lawyers I know.
D.L., N.Y., N.Y

PEER ENDORSEMENT :
I have had the privilege of working with Ben Rubinowitz for over 25 years. I have been honored to have taught trial advocacy all of the country as well in foreign countries. As a result, I have met and taught with some of the finest lawyers in the world. Ben Rubinowitz is one of the finest attorneys that I have had the chance to work with. His skills and reputation are second to none and I recommend him and endorse him to anyone who is looking for a top-flight trial lawyer.
J.G., Miami, FL

The New York State Bar Association held its annual program on Construction Site Accidents. Based on his expertise In the area and for the fourth year in a row Ben Rubinowitz was asked to Chair the program. In the press release for the program Mr. Rubinowitz said, "I am honored that the State Bar Association has seen fit to ask me to chair the program for the last 4 years. Representing victims of Construction, Crane, Ladder and Scaffold accident is a task which our law firm handles with expertise. Our results speak for themselves. We have obtained some of the largest monetary awards in the state for our clients."

BBR Featured at MLMIC Risk Management Seminar In Albany
In recognition of his skill in handling medical malpractice cases Ben Rubinowitz was asked to be a featured speaker at the 25th Annual MLMIC Risk Management Seminar held in Albany, New York. Ben was asked to speak as an advocate for the patient. Ben spoke to more than 125 Risk managers and doctors about common themes in hospital liability cases and how he has handled the high exposure cases.

"I consider it an honor to be asked to lecture to the very people who are often my adversaries," said Ben "and I like to think that we were asked to participate in this seminar based on the extraordinary results we achieve on behalf of our clients." Joining Ben as speakers at the seminar were Dr. Kathy N. Shaw, the Chair of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, Fay Rozovsky of the Rozovsky Group and Nancy E. May Skinner, Esq. of Fager & Amsler.

In November, 2011, Cardozo Law School held a seminar on Opening Statements for more than 100 students as a prerequisite to its Intensive Trial Advocacy Program. Featured Speakers at the lecture included Ben Rubinowitz and Judith Livingston. Prof. Ellen Yaroshefsky introduced each of these speakers as "two of the very best trial attorneys in the Country." She went on to say that "each of the speakers is viewed as a 'Lawyer's Lawyer by practicing members of the Trial Bar. Yaroshefsky said "when a lawyer is in need of help these are the lawyers they turn to."

Ben Rubinowitz gave a lecture and demonstration on opening statements in a civil trial focusing on appropriate representation of individuals who have been severely injured through the fault of others in car accidents, products liability and medical malpractice cases.

Ben Rubinowitz to Participate in Discussion of Medical Malpractice Cases in New York Supreme Court.

This program sponsored by The Association of The Bar of the City of New York. The program focused on various aspects of litigating medical malpractice cases, with attention to pitfalls of practice and other insights, all as viewed from the perspective of an experienced trial judge and two seasoned practitioners. The distinguished panel consisted of The Honorable Douglas E. McKeon, J.S.C. and two members of the medical malpractice bar, Ben B. Rubinowitz, Esq., Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman, Mackauf, Bloom & Rubinowitz, and Glenn W. Dopf., Kopff, Nardelli & Dopf, LLP. Justice McKeon served as speaker and moderator.