Atty. Benjamin Blustein
Benjamin Blustein is a civil litigator with more than 30 years of trial experience. His practice focuses on discrimination, civil rights, environmental and public client litigation.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL · 38+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Blustein at a Glance
Benjamin Blustein is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Miner Barnhill Galland P C. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on discrimination, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1988), District of Columbia (1989), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia (1990), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Washington University School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Brown University (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Blustein
- Benjamin Blustein is a civil litigator with more than 30 years of trial experience
- His practice focuses on discrimination, civil rights, environmental and public client litigation
- Ben has been named a Leading Lawyer by his peers, and has tried numerous cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country
- Prior to joining Miner, Barnhill & Galland in 2007, Ben served for many years as a civil rights attorney for the U.S
- Department of Justice, where he brought lawsuits to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws
- He also served as a voting rights attorney for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, D.C., where he worked to enforce and advance voting rights
- At MBG, Ben represents both individual clients as well as organizations like the NAACP and Sierra Club
- In recent years, he has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for numerous states that have sued companies for violating consumer protection and anti-fraud laws
- This work has included representing several states that brought cases against drug manufacturers for reporting inflated drug prices that resulted in windfall profits at the expense of taxpayers
- Ben is also a trained mediator, and mediates cases for the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations
Practice Areas Explained
Benjamin Blustein's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Blustein handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Workplace Discrimination in Chicago
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Civil Litigation in Chicago
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Civil Rights in Chicago
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Consumer Protection in Chicago
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Environmental Law in Chicago
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Chicago Choose Benjamin Blustein
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 Blustein's practice in the field of discrimination, litigation, civil rights, consumer, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Blustein brings 38+ 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 Illinois, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, Benjamin Blustein can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, litigation, and civil rights, Benjamin Blustein can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Benjamin Blustein 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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