Atty. Benjamin Yaster
Benjamin Yaster is a lawyer practicing appeals, constitutional, advertising and 1 other area of law. Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving Brooklyn, NY · 17+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Yaster at a Glance
Benjamin Yaster is a civil rights, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New York (2009) and New Jersey (2013). Educated at New York University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and Brown University (B.A. Philosophy, 2005). Serves clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Yaster
- Benjamin Yaster is a lawyer practicing appeals, constitutional, advertising and 1 other area of law
- Benjamin received a B.A. degree from Brown University in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Benjamin practices in Brooklyn, NY
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Benjamin Yaster's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Yaster handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brooklyn.
Civil Rights in Brooklyn
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Appellate Practice in Brooklyn
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Entertainment & Sports Law in Brooklyn
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brooklyn
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 Brooklyn 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.
Brooklyn Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brooklyn-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 Brooklyn Choose Benjamin Yaster
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 Yaster's practice in the field of civil rights, appellate, and entertainment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Yaster brings 17+ 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 Yaster can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights, appellate, and entertainment, Benjamin Yaster can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brooklyn
A Brooklyn-based practice means Benjamin Yaster 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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