Atty. Benjamin Blaustein
Benjamin Blaustein is a lawyer practicing restructuring, bankruptcy and restructuring. Benjamin received a M.A. degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.
Bankruptcy And Restructuring & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 20+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Blaustein at a Glance
Benjamin Blaustein is a Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward And Kissel Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in NY and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006) and New York (2006). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2005) and Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel (M.A., 2002). Provides legal services in Hebrew Spanish. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Blaustein
- Benjamin Blaustein is a lawyer practicing restructuring, bankruptcy and restructuring
- Benjamin received a M.A. degree from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
- Benjamin practices at Seward & Kissel LLP in New York, NY
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Benjamin Blaustein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Blaustein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Bankruptcy & Debt in New York
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose Benjamin Blaustein
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Blaustein's practice in the field of bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Blaustein brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in NY and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York and New York, Benjamin Blaustein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Bankruptcy Practice
Concentrating on bankruptcy means Benjamin Blaustein's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Benjamin Blaustein attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Benjamin Blaustein Handles in New York
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