MIchael Benz
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MIchael Benz
Biography
Michael T. Benz is an associate attorney in the firm’s litigation department; handling personal injury, medical malpractice, and criminal defense cases. His motto and practice is to prepare every case as though it will be a jury trial; and he is confident that his trial preparation is the key to getting the best result for his clients.
Mr. Benz brings vast trial experience with him to HoganWillig, having tried hundreds of cases as an Assistant Defender at the nationally recognized Defender Association of Philadelphia, before starting his own private criminal defense practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a native “Buffalonian” he has recently returned to Western New York to raise his family and continue his career.
Mr. Benz graduated cum laude from Drexel University's Thomas R. Kline School of Law, where he sharpened his trial skills as a member of Drexel's award winning mock trial team. Michael won the Texas Young Lawyer's Association Regional Competition two years in a row, receiving the honor of Best Advocate each time. After graduation Michael became one of the first graduates to join the mock trial coaching staff as an adjunct professor.
Mr. Benz is admitted to practice law in New York and Pennsylvania. He is a member of the New York State Bar, the Erie County Bar Association and the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
DUI & DWI
White Collar Crime
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Assistant Defender Defender Association of Philadelphia
Year: 2012 - 2016
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Associate Attorney HoganWillig, PLLC
Year: 2018 - Current
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Owner Benz Law, LLC
Year: 2016 - 2018
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Professional Associations
New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Member (Current)
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association Member (Current)
New York Bar Association Member (Current)
Publications
Buffalo Billion executive, hoping to avoid prison, could get wish WGRZ- Channell 2 News (March 4, 2019)
Awards
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Top 40 under 40
National Trial Lawyers
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Top 10 Under 40
National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys 2016.0
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Super Lawyers- Rising Star
Thomson Reuters 2018.0
Education
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State University of New York - Buffalo B.A. (2009) | Political Science
Year: 2009
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Drexel University School of Law J.D. (2012)
Year: 2012
Speaking Engagements
Drugs & the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Lawyer Dinner Panel:, 3320 Market Street, Philadelphia PA, November 6, 2013, Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Drugs & the Criminal Justice System, Criminal Lawyer Dinner Panel:, 3320 Market Street, Philadelphia PA, November 6, 2013, Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Certifications
- Rising Stars 2017, 2018: Super Lawyers 2018
Websites
HoganWillig, PLLC
2410 N. Forest Road, Amherst, NY 14068
HoganWillig, PLLC- Buffalo
155 Summer Street, Buffalo, NY 14222
HoganWillig, PLLC- Ellicottville
6133 Route 219 South, Ste. 1005, Ellicottville, NY 14731
HoganWillig, PLLC- Lockport
770 Davison Rd., Lockport, NY 14094
HoganWillig, PLLC- Lancaster
43 Central Ave., Lancaster, NY 14086