Ben Rubinowitz: Mastering the Art of Advocacy in Record-Breaking Verdicts

Ben Rubinowitz, our managing partner, has long been recognized as one of New York’s top trial attorneys. Recently, he was featured in an article titled “Ben Rubinowitz and the Art of Argument” by Claude Solnik, which explores his unparalleled skill in simplifying complex cases and achieving justice for his clients.

Rubinowitz’s career is defined by record-breaking verdicts and a dedication to ensuring his clients receive not only compensation but systemic change when needed. Among his most notable cases is “Lee v. Westchester Medical Center”, where a misdiagnosed stroke led to a $120 million verdict. His argument boiled down to three impactful words: “Time is brain.” Rubinowitz emphasized how delays in treatment caused irreversible brain damage, leveraging his ability to focus jurors’ attention on the hospital’s negligence.

A Legacy of Record Verdicts

Rubinowitz’s case portfolio includes some of the largest personal injury verdicts in New York history:

• $59.2 million for a student disfigured during a classroom chemistry experiment.
• $41.4 million for the family of a sanitation worker killed by a street sweeper.
• $71 million in a car accident injury case.
• $27.5 million for a woman struck by a bus.

These achievements highlight his expertise in framing cases in ways jurors can understand and connect with emotionally. As Rubinowitz says, “Depending on who the lawyer is, they know how to frame this for the jurors.”

Impact Beyond the Courtroom

Rubinowitz’s influence extends beyond verdicts. In the case of comedian Joan Rivers’ untimely death, Rubinowitz and his team not only secured a confidential settlement but also helped draft legislation requiring surgical centers in New York to maintain life-saving crash carts. This systemic improvement ensures that what happened to Rivers does not happen to anyone else.

Rubinowitz also uses his platform to educate attorneys and healthcare providers. Through lectures at institutions like NYU Langone, the Mayo Clinic, and Columbia University, he emphasizes the importance of communication in preventing errors that can lead to tragic outcomes.

A Trial Lawyer’s Trial Lawyer

Ben Rubinowitz is not only a top attorney for injured plaintiffs but also a trusted advocate for other lawyers seeking representation for their clients in high-stakes cases. For example, he was chosen to lead the liability phase in the Metro-North train crash litigation, consolidating multiple cases into one pivotal verdict.

Decades of Excellence

With over 40 years of experience, Rubinowitz has garnered numerous accolades, including being named Best Lawyers’ “Lawyer of the Year” for personal injury and product liability plaintiffs eight times. His career is a testament to his dedication to justice, his clients, and the art of advocacy.