Atty. Benton Curtis
Benton (Ben) Curtis, a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, focuses his practice on leading matters, both domestically and abroad, that involve government enforcement defense, internal investigations, compliance counseling, and due diligence regarding third parties and business transactions. Ben regularly represents clients before, and in litigation against, government agencies, including clients accused of health care fraud, kickback violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, money laundering, and securities fraud.
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About Benton Curtis at a glance
Benton Curtis is a criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at McDermott Will & Schulte. Educated at Samford University (J.D., 2001). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Benton (Ben) Curtis, a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney, focuses his practice on leading matters, both domestically and abroad, that involve government enforcement defense, internal investigations, compliance counseling, and due diligence regarding third parties and business transactions
- Ben regularly represents clients before, and in litigation against, government agencies, including clients accused of health care fraud, kickback violations, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) violations, money laundering, and securities fraud
- Ben likewise regularly represents corporations and high net worth individuals who have been victimized through internal or third-party misconduct, often in the form of an exceptional theft or fraud
- Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/curtis-benton/
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benton Curtis handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Benton Curtis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Benton Curtis is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Florida →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Benton Curtis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Florida →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Benton Curtis is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Florida →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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