Ben B. Rubinowitz
Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
- Practice Areas
- Civil Rights
- Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Legal Malpractice
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
- Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing
FaceTime
Zoom
GoToMeeting
- Fees
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- New York
- Since 1982
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- Languages
Languages
- English:
Spoken, Written
- Professional Experience
- Managing Partner
- Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf
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Current
- Education
- Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University
- J.D.
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1981
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- Boston University
- B.A.
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1978
- Honors: magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
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- Awards
- Robert E. Keeton award for excellence in teaching
- National Institute for Trial Advocacy
- 2014
- Best Lawyers, Lawyer of the Year
- Best Lawyers
- “Top 100” lawyers in the New York Metro area
- New York Times
- AV rating
- Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
- Rated by Super lawyers
- Super Lawyers
- Professional Associations
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New York State Bar
 # 1767201
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- Current
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- The Inner Circle of Advocates
- Member
- Current
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- The International Academy of Trial Lawyers
- Fellow
- Current
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- International Society of Barristers
- Fellow
- Current
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- The American Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- Current
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- New York State Trial Lawyers Association
- Dean
- Current
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- New York State Bar Association
- Member
- Current
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- New York County Lawyers Assocation
- Member
- Current
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- American Board of Trial Advocates
- Past President of the New York City Chapter
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- Publications
Articles & Publications
- Wrongful Death: Voir Dire as a Bridge to Summation
- New York Law Journa
- October 27, 2014
- Videotaping IMEs: a Corollary to Defense Surveillance
- New York Law Journal
- August 26, 2014
- Making the Most of Omissions: When Critical Facts Are Left Unsaid
- New York Law Journal
- June 23, 2014
- Direct Examination of the Economist
- New York Law Journal
- May 19, 2014
- Case for the Rhetorical Question as a Summation Technique
- New York Law Journal
- February 24, 2014
- Exposing Expert Witness’ Bias During Cross: Collateral Attack
- New York Law Journal
- December 23, 2013
- Turning the Table: Cross-Examining IME Doctor Using Video of Exam
- New York Law Journal
- October 28, 2013
- Summation: More than a Final Argument, New York Law Journal
- New York Law Journal
- August 26, 2013
- The Use of Video Depositions at Trial
- New York Law Journal
- July 15, 2013
- Preparing For and Defending Against the Collateral Attack
- New York Law Journal
- April 29, 2013
- Focusing on the Witness’ Answers and Asking Follow Up Questions
- New York Law Journal
- February 22, 2013
- Trying a Labor Law Case With a Sole Proximate Cause Defense
- New York Law Journal
- January 9, 2013
- Cross Examination: Comparison of Different Approaches
- New York Law Journal
- October 23, 2012
- Oratory Techniques for Effective Opening Statements and Summations
- New York Law Journal
- September 11, 2012
- Controlling Witnesses on Direct and Cross
- New York Law Journal
- June 19, 2012
- Aggravation of a Pre-Existing Medical Condition
- New York Law Journal
- April 23, 2012
- Examining the All-Purpose Expert
- New York Law Journal
- December 29, 2011
- Proving Liability Through Injuries
- New York Law Journal
- October 28, 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
- Depositions: An Important Tool for Trial
- New York Law Journal
- April 23, 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
- Preserving and Protecting the Trial Record
- August 30, 2010
- August 30, 2010
- The Adverse Direct Examination of a Defendant Doctor
- July 6, 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
- The Cross Examination of the Defense Economist
- October 31, 2008
- The Art of Jury Selection: Working With Challenges
- August 28, 2008
- Cross-Exam of Vocational Rehabilitation Experts
- July 31, 2008
- Prep is Key to Cross-Examining Medical Witness
- May 29, 2008
- Redirect Examination
- November 29, 2007
- Proving Damages in a Wrongful Death Case
- October 23, 2007
- Jury Selection: Time Constraints and Weaknesses in Cases
- August 29, 2007
- Using Operative Terms From Jury Charge in Cross-Exam
- July 26, 2007
- Compendium of Trial Advocacy Drills
- NITA
- 2006
- Hypothetical Questions on Cross
- December 29, 2006
- The Use of Hypothetical Questions as Weapons at Trial
- October 31, 2006
- Common Mistakes and Simple Remedies
- September 21, 2006
- Introduction of Exhibits in Civil Cases
- July 25, 2006
- Continuing to Try Your Case After the Summations
- May 4, 2006
- Impeachment With a Prior Inconsistent Statement
- January 6, 2006
- Who’s Up First? Issues Related to Order of Summation
- October 25, 2005
- The Trial of a Soft Tissue Injury Motor Vehicle Case
- September 21, 2005
- The Opening Statement in the Herniated Disc Case
- May 5, 2005
- Medical Malpractice: Using Defendants’ Evidence Against Them
- December 30, 2004
- Voir Dire in Medical Negligence Cases: A Plaintiff’s Perspective
- October 28, 2004
- Tips on Narrative Direct Examination
- September 23, 2004
- The Use of Photographs in Personal Injury Cases
- July 29, 2004
- Direct Examination of a Hostile Witness,
- May 6, 2004
- The Cross Examination of the Radiologist in a Soft Tissue Case
- November 3, 2003
- Economic Testimony: From Lay Witness to Economist
- July 31, 2003
- The Freeze-Frame Technique: A Method for Exposing Key Points
- November 29, 2002
- Direct Examination is an Overlooked Art Within Trial Practice
- October 29, 2002
- The Voice of Reason: A Powerful Approach to Cross Examination
- August 19, 2002
- Cross-Examination: The Basics
- July 31, 2002
- Dealing With Monetary Damages from Voir Dire to Summation
- November 29, 2001
- The Tale of the Tape: Dealing with Video Surveillance of Your Client
- October 29, 2001
- The Use of the Analogy During Trial
- September 22, 2001
- The Use of the Rhetorical Question on Summation
- May 16, 2001
- Direct Examination of a Medical Expert
- November 28, 2000
- The Opening Statement
- October 24, 2000
- Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert: Collateral Attack
- August 22, 2000
- Cross-Examination of a Medical Expert
- July 25, 2000
- Jury Selection
- May 23, 2000
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