Benjamin J. Wisher is an Associate in the Firm’s Commercial Litigation and Health Services Practice Groups. Ben is a litigator primarily representing businesses in commercial disputes. He has represented publicly traded corporations, health systems and hospitals, and private enterprises. Ben also has experience litigating construction and non-commercial matters, including errors and omissions, employment and professional liability disputes, and representing entities subject to government investigation.

A sample of Ben’s representative matters are as follows:

• defended a publicly traded, international kitchen equipment manufacturer against contract and related claims brought by a publicly traded franchisee of quick service restaurants;
• defended a publicly traded wastewater equipment manufacturer against contract and related claims brought by a subsidiary of a publicly traded, international technology conglomerate;
• represented a sophisticated, privately held pawn brokerage in gaining title to a priceless stolen jewel (https://www.law.com/newyorklawjournal/2023/12/19/microfilm-and-a-retired-jewel-thief-how-to-prove-that-15-20m-sapphire-belongs-to-your-client/?slreturn=20240512170500);
• defended a privately held energy company against contract and related claims brought by a municipality and its residents;
• defended the State of New York and its court system against constitutional and employment discrimination and retaliation claims brought by a judge;
• represented health systems and hospitals subjected to an investigation by the New York State Attorney General;
• represented hospital against construction manager and architect for improper construction and design of hospital’s facility; and
• defended various law firms in separate matters against legal malpractice and related claims.

Ben’s experience is not limited to state and federal trial courts. He also represents clients before appellate courts and in alternative dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation.

Ben is also a Director of the Orange County Bar Association.