Atty. Benjamin Hershkowitz
Benjamin Hershkowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent. Benjamin, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026.
Litigation - Patent Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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Benjamin Hershkowitz is a patent attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Hershkowitz
- Benjamin Hershkowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Patent
- Benjamin, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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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 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.
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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 Hershkowitz's practice in the field of patent.
Focused Patent Practice
Concentrating on patent means Benjamin Hershkowitz'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 Hershkowitz 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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