Atty. Robert Benjamin Weissman
Robert Benjamin Weissman is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil rights, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 32+ Years Experience
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About Robert Benjamin Weissman at a Glance
Robert Benjamin Weissman is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Saretsky Katz & Dranoff, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, business, civil rights, insurance, and landlord/tenant. Admitted to practice in New York (1994), District of Columbia (1996), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2006), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2006). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Rochester (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Torts Insurance Compensation Law) The District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Benjamin Weissman
- Robert Benjamin Weissman is a lawyer practicing insurance, civil rights, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Rochester in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Robert practices at Saretsky Katz & Dranoff, LLP in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Robert Benjamin Weissman's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Benjamin Weissman handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Rights in New York
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Landlord & Tenant in New York
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Robert Benjamin Weissman
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 Robert Benjamin Weissman's practice in the field of employment, business, civil rights, insurance, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Benjamin Weissman brings 32+ 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, District of Columbia, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, Robert Benjamin Weissman can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and civil rights, Robert Benjamin Weissman can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Benjamin Weissman attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert Benjamin Weissman Handles in New York
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