Atty. Jonathan Ben-Asher

Atty. Jonathan Ben-Asher

Jonathan Ben-Asher is a partner at Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP. He represents executives and professionals in employment disputes, especially those concerning employment contracts, executive compensation, whistleblowing, retaliation and employment discrimination.

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Profile Summary

About Jonathan Ben-Asher at a glance

Jonathan Ben-Asher is a employment and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1980) and Columbia University (BA, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jonathan Ben-Asher is a partner at Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP. He represents executives and professionals in employment disputes, especially those concerning employment contracts, executive compensation, whistleblowing, retaliation and employment discrimination
  • He has particular expertise in executive compensation in the financial services industry, whistleblower cases under the Sarbanes-Oxley and Dodd-Frank Acts, and qui tam matters under the False Claims Act
  • Jonathan is a Fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
  • Jonathan prides himself on being creative, diligent, thorough and practical in representing employees

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Ben-Asher's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan Ben-Asher 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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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 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Ben-Asher

Where is Jonathan Ben-Asher's law office located?
Jonathan Ben-Asher's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Ritz Clark & Ben-Asher LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Ben-Asher handle?
Jonathan Ben-Asher focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Jonathan Ben-Asher go to law school?
Jonathan Ben-Asher earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (BA, 1974).
How can I contact Jonathan Ben-Asher for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jonathan Ben-Asher received?
Jonathan Ben-Asher's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 1980
BA
Columbia University
- 1974

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Contract Disputes
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Harassment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Individuals
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qui Tam/False Claims Act
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Whistleblowers
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers; AV rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers - 2006 - present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Super Lawyers - Metro, 2007 - present
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association

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