Benjamin W. Massarsky

Overview

Benjamin Massarsky is Of Counsel at the Firm. His practice focuses on representing corporate policyholders in complex insurance disputes in federal and state court. His experience extends to numerous types of insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, directors and officers, errors and omissions, political risk, and music tour non-appearance policies. Benjamin’s clients have spanned the manufacturing, real estate, technology, and entertainment sectors. He is sought after by clients for his innovative legal strategies and ability to navigate complex coverage issues.

Benjamin was an integral member of the trial team that secured a $112 million verdict on behalf of the Firm’s client after a two-week federal jury trial in May 2023. This verdict represents one of the largest bad faith insurance coverage awards in the last 30 years and is among the largest awards of any kind in Indiana history.

In addition, Benjamin has an active pro bono practice in which he represents students with special education needs and assists them in obtaining appropriate educational services in public and private schools. He has also drafted writs of certiorari for criminal defendants appealing to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Benjamin lives in Bethesda, Maryland with his wife and two young boys.