Atty. Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky

Atty. Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky

Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law. Benjamin received a degree from Touro Law Center, and has been licensed for 22 years.

New York New York 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky at a glance

Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at O'Melveny & Myers LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in New York (2004). Educated at Columbia University J.D. (—) and Touro Law Center (—). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, employment & labor and 3 other areas of law
  • Benjamin received a degree from Touro Law Center, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Benjamin practices at O'Melveny & Myers LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky

Where is Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky's law office located?
Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is O'Melveny & Myers LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky handle?
Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky focuses on divorce, personal injury, criminal defense, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky practiced law?
Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Benjamin Bernard Petrofsky go to law school?
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Education

Columbia University J.D.
- In Progress
Touro Law Center
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2004

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