Atty. Benjamin Whitman
Benjamin Whitman is a lawyer practicing financial institutions, corporate & incorporation, financial markets and services and 1 other area of law. Benjamin received a Bachelor of Talmudic Law degree from Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years.
Corporate & Incorporation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 10+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Whitman at a Glance
Benjamin Whitman is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on formation and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2016) and New Jersey (2016). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2016) and Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute (Bachelor, 2012). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Whitman
- Benjamin Whitman is a lawyer practicing financial institutions, corporate & incorporation, financial markets and services and 1 other area of law
- Benjamin received a Bachelor of Talmudic Law degree from Mirrer Yeshiva Central Institute in 2012, and has been licensed for 10 years
- Benjamin practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY
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Benjamin Whitman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Whitman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Tax Law in New York
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Benjamin Whitman
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 Whitman's practice in the field of formation and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Whitman brings 10+ 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 New York and New Jersey, Benjamin Whitman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation and tax, Benjamin Whitman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Benjamin Whitman 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 Whitman Handles in New York
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