Benjamin Blustein

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Benjamin Blustein: Attorney with Miner, Barnhill & Galland, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Benjamin Blustein is a civil litigator with more than 30 years of trial experience. His practice focuses on discrimination, civil rights, environmental and public client litigation. Ben has been named a Leading Lawyer by his peers, and has tried numerous cases to verdict in federal and state courts across the country.

Prior to joining Miner, Barnhill & Galland in 2007, Ben served for many years as a civil rights attorney for the U.S. Department of Justice, where he brought lawsuits to enforce federal anti-discrimination laws. He also served as a voting rights attorney for the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law in Washington, D.C., where he worked to enforce and advance voting rights. At MBG, Ben represents both individual clients as well as organizations like the NAACP and Sierra Club. In recent years, he has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for numerous states that have sued companies for violating consumer protection and anti-fraud laws. This work has included representing several states that brought cases against drug manufacturers for reporting inflated drug prices that resulted in windfall profits at the expense of taxpayers.

Ben is also a trained mediator, and mediates cases for the City of Chicago Commission on Human Relations.

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Discrimination
  • Civil Rights
  • Environmental law
  • Federal Litigation
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Consumer Protection

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Brown University, B.A., 1984
Law School Attended:
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1987
Year of First Admission:
1988
Admission:
1988, Illinois; 1989, District of Columbia; 2010, Hawaii; 2011, Indiana; 1990, U.S. District Court, District of Columbia; 2007, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 2006, U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
908956737

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/19/13 in Civil Rights

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/14/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 08/14/13 in Litigation

    Bright and energetic attorney. Highly recommended.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 08/01/13 in Litigation

    Ben is one great attorney. I have been through many trials with Ben and he has superb verbal and writing skills. I can't say enough about what a terrific attorney he is.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/30/13 in Civil Rights

    Benjamin J. Blustein is a concientous and careful civil rights litigator with the highest ethical standards.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/26/13 in Employment Claims

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/26/13 in Civil Rights

    He's a great lawyer in a very good firm.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/24/13 in Drug and Medical Device Litigation

    He is an extremely talented and ethical lawyer who is a credit to our profession

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/24/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 07/24/13 in Civil Litigation

    Mr. Blustein is a very thoughtful, careful attorney. He takes the time to really review and comprehend all aspects of the case and does not rush to quick decisions or actions. He has a calm demeanor during depositions and hearings, and displays a q... Read more

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