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Benjamin John Whiting

About Benjamin John Whiting

Benjamin John Whiting is a lawyer. Benjamin received a B.S. degree from Trinity University, and has been licensed for 15 years. Benjamin practices at Postman Law in Chicago, IL.

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Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Postman Law
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Cases: Confidential Legal Malpractice Representation: (Chicago, Illinois)
    Counsel for family seeking resolution of malpractice claims against national law firm in connection with negligent drafting of estate planning
    related documents resulting in millions of dollars in losses. Providing representation
    advice during settlement negotiations.
    Confidential Legal Malpractice Representation: (Los Angeles, California)
    Counsel for major computer data storage company seeking resolution of malpractice claims against national law firm for negligent representation resulting in massive litigation sanction. Provided representation
    advice during settlement negotiations.
    Frank McCourt v. Bingham McCutchen LLP: (Massachusetts Superior Court)
    Represented Frank McCourt, the former owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers, in connection with his legal malpractice claims against Bingham McCutchen LLP arising out of Bingham's negligent preparation of Mr. McCourt's postnuptial agreement, allowing his former wife to claim ownership of 50% of the Dodgers franchise, which sold for $2.15 billion. Obtained dismissal of an unprecedented declaratory judgment action brought against Mr. McCourt by Bingham, seeking a determination that the firm did not commit malpractice
    did not proximately cause Mr. McCourt's damages. Case settled.
    ContentGuard, Inc. v. Amazon.com, Inc: . (U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas)
    Represented defendant Amazon.com in patent infringement action involving nine patents relating to Digital Rights Management technology. Case settled.
    Holte v. Tristar Products, Inc: . (U.S. District Court, Colorado)
    Lead trial counsel for plaintiff Debra Holte in patent infringement action. Case settled after Markman hearing.
    GEA v. Bechtel Power: (Federal District Court, District of Colorado)
    Represented Bechtel in dispute with subcontractor over subcontractor's performance during construction of power plant in Athens, New York. Case settled.
    Smith v. Arthur Andersen, et al.: (Federal District Court, Arizona)
    Defended Andersen in lawsuit by bankruptcy plan trustee for Boston Chicken, Inc., alleging professional malpractice, negligence, breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation,
    aiding
    abetting breach of fiduciary duty. The trustee sought more than $1 billion in damages. Case settled.
    Barr Laboratories, Inc. v. DuPont Pharmaceuticals Company: (Federal District Court, Southern District of New York)
    Represented defendant DuPont Pharmaceuticals Company in antitrust suit challenging DuPont's lobbying
    marketing activities concerning the anticoagulant medication Coumadin
    a competing generic product. Case settled.
    Titanium Metals Corporation v. The Boeing Company: (District Court, City
    County of Denver)
    Represented world's largest titanium company in breach of contract litigation over 10-year titanium supply contract. Case settled.

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2011, Illinois
    2011, New York
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Chicago Law School
    J.D.
    with High Honors; awarded to the top five percent of the class; 2010 Order of the Coif; Kirkland and Ellis Scholar
    Other Education
    Trinity University
    B.S.
    1999 Founder and President; Rotaract Club at Trinity University

    University of Wyoming
    M.A.
    2003 Outstanding Master's Thesis Award

Benjamin John Whiting

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150 N. Riverside Plaza, Suite 4100Chicago, IL 60606U.S.A.

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