Benjamin I. Bassoff

Senior Counsel

Benjamin I. Bassoff

Senior Counsel

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 Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice group as well as the Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Team.

Representative Experience

  • 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.

Awards and Recognition

In 2020 – 2021, Ben was selected for inclusion in the New York Super Lawyers – Rising Stars® lists.
22 September 2023 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Named to 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that 13 of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
02 March 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 September 2022 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Named to 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.
30 September 2021 Honors and Awards

Foley Attorneys Named to 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been named to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list – a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the area’s lawyers.
29 September 2020 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Named 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Foley & Lardner LLP is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers have been named to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list - a distinction limited to just 5 percent of the area’s lawyers. In addition, five attorneys have been named 2020 New York Metro Rising Stars.