Atty. Benjamin Wood

Atty. Benjamin Wood

Benjamin Wood focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in the federal and state courts in New York. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Ben practiced at one of the premier white collar litigation boutiques in New York City.

New York New York 9 yrs experience 9 year
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About Benjamin Wood at a glance

Benjamin Wood is an Of Counsel based in New York, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe (2017). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. Faculty, 2014). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, Federal Bar Council •Member, New York State Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Benjamin Wood focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation in the federal and state courts in New York
  • Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Ben practiced at one of the premier white collar litigation boutiques in New York City
  • From 2016 to 2018, Ben served as a judicial law clerk to Judge Jed S. Rakoff of the U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of New York and to then-Chief Judge Robert A. Katzmann of the U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
  • Judicial Clerkships •Hon
  • Robert A. Katzmann, U.S
  • Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, 2017-2018 •Hon
  • Jed S. Rakoff, U.S
  • District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2016-2017 Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, New York Super Lawyers “Rising Star,” 2021-2025

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Benjamin Wood's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Wood handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Where is Benjamin Wood's law office located?
Benjamin Wood's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Benjamin Wood focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Benjamin Wood practiced law?
Benjamin Wood has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Benjamin Wood go to law school?
Benjamin Wood earned their education at (J.D. Faculty, 2014).
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Education

J.D. Faculty
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2014

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe
Admitted: 2017

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