LAWYER PROFILE
Benjamin J Horwich

Benjamin J Horwich

USA 2026

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About

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Career

Ben Horwich is a partner who focuses his legal practice on complex litigation and appeals, advising clients at the intersection of law, regulatory authority and public policy.

He is ranked by Chambers USA as one of the leading appellate lawyers both in the United States and in California. He has notable expertise in antitrust and competition law, class actions and federal preemption under numerous regulatory schemes.

Ben offers clients valuable foresight and strategic insight in confronting complex, novel and industry-defining legal issues, and he advocates on their behalf to shape legal outcomes at the frontiers of legal and regulatory interpretation.

His substantial experience, including nearly a decade of service in the federal government, includes briefing and arguing cases before all levels of the federal courts and California state courts, including arguing 10 cases in the Supreme Court of the United States.

His industry experience includes agriculture, financial services, surface and air transportation, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and food production and marketing, gaming, entertainment, technology platforms, manufacturing, telecommunications, semiconductors and energy.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Appellate - California

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Benjamin Horwich is an expert appellate lawyer who frequently advises clients on appeals before state and federal courts, including having argued ten cases before the US Supreme Court.

Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Benjamin Horwich has a strong appellate practice with notable strengths in appeals concerning competition law, class actions and disputes concerning federal pre-emption.

Strengths

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  • Benjamin is an incredibly insightful and sophisticated appellate lawyer. He has lots of practical knowledge and great thoughts around framing arguments.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a strategic partner and a trusted adviser.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is thorough, well prepared and creative, and eager to jump in and find the best approach.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • He has a great strategic vision, he's very collaborative, and advocates zealously for his clients.

    Litigation: AppellateChambers Guide to the USA
  • He is a trusted adviser – his guidance is well thought through, and he's been calm throughout. He's a great captain in rough seas.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA
  • Benjamin is an incredibly insightful, sophisticated appellate lawyer. He has lots of practical knowledge and case law-specific knowledge, and lots of great thoughts around framing arguments and piecing together the complicated puzzle of our various issues.

    Appellate LawChambers Guide to the USA

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