Atty. Craig Robert Benson

Atty. Craig Robert Benson

Craig Robert Benson is a lawyer practicing tax, complex litigation and jury trials, class actions and 3 other areas of law. Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont, and has been licensed for 39 years.

New York New York 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Craig Robert Benson at a glance

Craig Robert Benson is an Office Managing Shareholder based in New York, New York, practicing at Littler Mendelson P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, class action, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in New York (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1988), U.S. Supreme Court (1991), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995). Educated at Albany Law School of Union University (J.D., 1986) and University of Vermont B.A. cum laude University of Vermont B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Active member of New York State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Craig Robert Benson is a lawyer practicing tax, complex litigation and jury trials, class actions and 3 other areas of law
  • Craig received a B.A. degree from University of Vermont, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Craig practices at Littler Mendelson P.C. in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Craig Robert Benson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Tax Law

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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Craig Robert Benson

Where is Craig Robert Benson's law office located?
Craig Robert Benson's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Littler Mendelson P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Craig Robert Benson handle?
Craig Robert Benson focuses on employment, tax, class action, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Craig Robert Benson practiced law?
Craig Robert Benson has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Craig Robert Benson go to law school?
Craig Robert Benson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (—).
How can I contact Craig Robert Benson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Albany Law School of Union University
- 1986
University of Vermont B.A. cum laude University of Vermont B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1988
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, District of Connecticut and Western District of New York
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2003

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