Benjamin R Novotny
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Benjamin R Novotny
Biography
Benjamin R. Novotny is a partner at Sweeney Merrigan Law. He is a devoted Jury Trial Lawyer and has tried more than 95 complex tort cases, almost all being in the field of medical malpractice with the exception of a few catastrophic personal injury claims. To date, he has won well over $200 million in verdicts and settlements.
Novotny has won several multi-million dollar verdicts on behalf of his clients including but not limited to:
$40+ million verdict (with interest; 2015 largest verdict in MA & 20th in the U.S.)- Larkin v. Johnston – Jury found a physician’s negligence caused a 28-year-old woman to suffered a stroke hours after childbirth.
$30+ million verdict (with interest)- Xu v. Tufts Medical Center – Jury found Tufts Medical Center doctors negligent in care of newborn, leaving infant with debilitating condition.
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Personal Injury
Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Jury Trial Lawyer & Partner Lubin & Meyer PC
Year: 2003 - 2019
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Jury Trial Lawyer & Partner Trial Lawyers for Justice
Year: 2019 - Current
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Jury Trial Lawyer & Partner Sweeney Merrigan Law, LLP
Year: 2021 - Current
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Massachusetts  # 668391 Member (Current)
Awards
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2019.0
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Massachusetts Lawyer of the Year
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2018.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2021.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2020.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2018.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2017.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2009.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2016.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2015.0
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SuperLawyer
Super Lawyers 2014.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2013.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2012.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2011.0
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Rising Star
Super Lawyers 2010.0
Education
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Suffolk University Law School J.D. (2007) | J.D. - Trial Advocacy
Year: 2004 - 2007
Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Nebraska - Lincoln B.S. (2001) | Environmental Biology
Year: 1997 - 2001
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Vermont Law School MELP (2003) | Masters in Environmental Law
Year: 2001 - 2003
Honors: Cum Laude
Sweeney Merrigan Law
268 Summer Street, LL, Boston, MA 02210