About
Ben Wilensky is a dedicated lawyer in Southfield, Michigan, specializing in personal injury litigation, particularly representing railroad workers under the Federal Employers Liability Act. Learn more about his background and experience below. Benjamin Wilensky is a skilled attorney and a valuable member of Sommers Schwartz’s Personal Injury Litigation Group in Southfield, Michigan. His primary focus is on advocating for railroad workers who have been injured on the job and are seeking compensation under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA). After completing his education at Michigan State University, Ben gained valuable experience working as an aide to U.S. Senators Jon Corzine and Frank Lautenberg in Washington, D.C. He then went on to pursue his law degree at Chicago-Kent College of Law, where he excelled as an Executive Articles Editor and a member of the Executive Board of the Law Review. Additionally, he served as a professorial research assistant before earning his Juris Doctor. In addition to his work in FELA cases, Ben has successfully represented clients in a variety of legal matters, including professional malpractice, products liability, governmental liability, civil rights, RICO, and fraud litigation. He has also handled business disputes involving breach of contract and employment law. Ben\s dedication and skill in the legal field have not gone unnoticed. He was honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in both 2015 and 2016, a recognition of the high regard in which he is held by his peers in the legal profession. Benjamin Wilensky\s commitment to his clients and his passion for justice make him a trusted advocate for those in need of legal representation in Southfield, Michigan and beyond.
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Experience
- Associate Lawyer
Sommers Schwartz, PC
2016 - Associate Lawyer
Seikaly & Stewart, P.C.
2011
Education
Graduation year: 2010
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