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Benjamin I. Bassoff

Consejero Senior

Benjamin I. Bassoff

Consejero Senior

Sharp, creative and aggressive, Ben is a senior counsel who represents clients in a broad range of legal disputes.  Ben’s clients (which range from Fortune 500 companies to small companies and individuals) operate in a diverse array of industries, including finance, aerospace and electronics technology, insurance, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing and retail.  Ben draws on his experience as a high school teacher and former small business owner to deliver clear, practical advice and cost-effective solutions.  Ben also draws on his education in Philosophy to develop compelling arguments and successful legal strategies.

Ben is a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation practice group as well as the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Team.

Experiencia representativa

  • Represented investor and investment advisory firm in lawsuit against foreign companies arising from Chinese government’s takeover of a multinational conglomerate.  Ben’s efforts helped to secure a favorable, multimillion dollar settlement. In a related matter, Ben’s efforts helped to secure a temporary restraining order freezing $10 million in favor of the client.
  • Defended veterinary radiology technology company in lawsuit relating to breach of SaaS agreement.
  • Obtained dismissal of lawsuit seeking to permanently enjoin client’s multimillion dollar fraud claim against the former owner of a bankrupt discount retail chain.
  • Obtained dismissal of lawsuit filed in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking emergency injunctive relief to force U.S. independent soccer league to permit member teams to play in the 2022 season.
  • Defended insurance company in class action multi-district litigation relating to coverage for ski passes.  Ben’s efforts helped to secure dismissal of the lawsuit.
  • Defended publicly traded developer of fluidics systems against claims by business broker to recover consulting fee in connection with client’s acquisition of a microtechnology company. Ben’s efforts helped to secure dismissal of the lawsuit.
  • Represented Fortune 100 aerospace technology company in $90 million lawsuit against subcontractor based upon defective design of flight simulator projectors.
  • Defending large multinational hotel company in payment dispute with construction contractor arising from $100 million construction contracts.
  • Defended national health insurance company in lawsuit brought by out of network medical provider alleging ERISA violations.  Ben’s efforts helped to secure dismissal of the lawsuit.

Premios y reconocimientos

In 2020 – 2021, Ben was selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers – Rising Stars® lists.
2 de junio de 2025 Eventos

Biotech Panel Discussion & Happy Hour

Join Foley & Lardner LLP along with Biotech XYZ for an engaging evening event featuring a dynamic panel discussion and a lively happy hour.
3 de junio de 2025 Eventos

Biotech Breakfast + Office Hours

Join Foley & Lardner LLP along with Biotech XYZ for Phase Capitals’ flagship networking biotech breakfast and office hours with Q&A sessions.
22 de septiembre de 2023 Honores y premios

Los abogados de Foley incluidos en las listas Super Lawyers y Rising Stars 2023 del área metropolitana de Nueva York

Foley & Lardner LLP se complace en anunciar que 13 de sus abogados han sido seleccionados para formar parte de las listas New York Metro Super Lawyers y Rising Stars de 2023.
March 2, 2023 Deals and Wins

Foley Secures Eighth Circuit Win for Arch Insurance in Ski Pass Coverage Dispute

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that it represented Arch Insurance Company in its recent win before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
29 de septiembre de 2022 Honores y premios

Abogados de Foley incluidos en las listas Super Lawyers y Rising Stars 2022 del área metropolitana de Nueva York

Foley & Lardner LLP se complace en anunciar que nueve de sus abogados han sido seleccionados para formar parte de las listas New York Metro Super Lawyers y Rising Stars de 2022.
30 de septiembre de 2021 Honores y premios

Abogados de Foley incluidos en las listas Super Lawyers y Rising Stars 2021 del área metropolitana de Nueva York

Foley & Lardner LLP se complace en anunciar que seis de sus abogados han sido incluidos en la lista de Super Lawyers del área metropolitana de Nueva York de 2021, una distinción que solo recae en el 5 % de los abogados de la zona.