Atty. Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss
Benjamin E. Strauss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate.
Litigation - Real Estate Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 12+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss at a Glance
Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss is a real estate and estate litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2014). Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2025-2025 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss
- Benjamin E. Strauss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate
- Benjamin E., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Real Estate Law in Los Angeles
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss
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 E. "Ben" Strauss's practice in the field of real estate and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss brings 12+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and estate litigation, Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Benjamin E. "Ben" Strauss Handles in Los Angeles
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