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Meet Our Founder: Benjy Smith

Family-Focused Advocate & Empathetic Approach

Benjy Smith, a father of three and married to a therapist, brings a deep sense of empathy to his work. His own regular therapy sessions enhance his compassionate approach, ensuring clients facing unjust employment practices feel supported both legally and emotionally.

Bar Champion & Educational Excellence

Benjy passed both the New York and California bar exams on his first try, with elite legal training from USC and Loyola Law School.

Litigation Leader & Champion for Employees

With over 17 years of high-stakes litigation experience, Benjy has successfully represented employees in employment cases, recovering millions for thousands of employees.

Trusted by Clients & Legal Luminary

Backed by over 220+ five-star reviews and recognized as a Rising Star by Southern California Super Lawyers since 2013, Benjy’s skill and commitment to client satisfaction are unmatched.

Education

  • Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School
  • B.A. in Political Science from the University of Southern California

Legal Memberships

  • Admitted in both California and New York

Results

  • $100,000,000 – Assisted trial counsel in obtaining a judgment for breach of fiduciary duty in a commercial/probate case.
  • $65,000,000 – Assisted trial counsel in securing a jury verdict involving a dispute concerning a partnership agreement for the acquisition, management, and financing of a real estate business.
  • $9,000,000 – Assisted trial counsel in achieving a jury verdict for fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract involving a medical practice partnership.
  • $1,050,000.00 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of fast food restaurant workers.
  • $780,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of fast food workers.
  • $750,000 – Lead counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, pregnancy discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $700,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of engineering and logistics workers.
  • $585,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of pool service workers.
  • $478,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of security services workers.
  • $418,000 – Lead counsel in obtaining a settlement for personal injuries stemming from a dog attack.
  • $389,115.49 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a judgment for wrongful termination against a dermatology clinic.
  • $315,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement against an employment agency.
  • $315,000 – Co-counsel in securing a class action settlement on behalf of employees of a medical products company.
  • $310,000 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $285,000 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $275,000 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of logistics workers.
  • $207,250 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful constructive termination, sexual orientation discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $204,400 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $200,000 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a judgment for breach of contract, including $138,000 in attorneys’ fees and costs of $130,000
  • $199,999.99 – Co-counsel in obtaining a class action settlement on behalf of logistics workers.
  • $187,500 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $169,200 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $159,500 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $150,000 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful constructive termination and sexual harassment
  • $144,000 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, disability discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
  • $142,000.00 – Lead Counsel in obtaining a settlement for wrongful termination, race discrimination, harassment, and retaliation