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Benjamin A. Andersen 
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Benjamin A. Andersen graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, Missouri in 2005, where he placed in the top five percent of his class. He was elected to the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers, two of the law school's highest honors. While in law school, Mr. Andersen was a member of the Trial Team, a staff editor on the Washington University Journal of Law and Policy, and led the law school to the semi-finals of the National Environmental Moot Court Competition.

Prior to attending law school, Mr. Andersen received a Bachelor Arts degree in Political Science from Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 2001. While at Lehigh, he was selected as Dean's Scholar and a Presidential Scholar.

Before joining Powell Trachtman, Mr. Andersen worked as a litigation associate with a large firm in Camden County, New Jersey.

Mr. Andersen's practice is focused on commercial litigation. He represents a variety of clients, including individuals, commercial enterprises and not-for-profit corporations. Mr. Andersen's experience includes a variety of matters, including disputes involving breach of contract, entity ownership, commercial real estate, complex transactions, business torts and adversary proceedings in United States Bankruptcy Court.

Mr. Andersen is licensed to practice law in the state courts of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, as well as the United States District and Bankruptcy Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey.

Problems Prevented and Solved

Acquisition, financing and development of manufacturing facility - read more

Successful defense of computer hardware manufacturer - read more

Successful negotiation with the IRS to eliminate mounting interest and penalties for estate heirs - read more

$37 million verdict in contractor/municipality dispute - read more

Examples of "preventive law" advice provided to clients - read more

Defense verdict in whistleblower/wrongful termination claim - read more

Six-figure settlement for manufacturing firm against consultants - read more

Updating estate planning documents reveals major flaws - read more

Successful resolution of a deficient design claim for a designer and construction manager of a warehouse distribution facility - read more

Representation of company in the negotiation and drafting of executive employment agreements - read more

Successful settlement of action against architect in multi-phase condominium project - read more

Negotiation and finalization of software transfer transaction - read more

Acquisition of industrial property requiring environmental remediation - read more

Defense verdict for accounting firm in "deepening insolvency" case - read more

Negotiation of a multi-million dollar statewide strategic sourcing contract - read more

Creative estate tax planning for the owner of a Subchapter S Corporation - read more

Successful resolution of quadriplegia personal injury claim against college - read more

Successful defense in architectural malpractice claim involving medical facility - read more

Creation of ESOP as part of founder's succession plan - read more

Successful settlement of architectural malpractice claim in roof collapse case - read more

Successful defense of electrical product manufacturer - read more

Successful settlement in favor of architect on highway design claim - read more

Successful resolution of gender and race discrimination claim - read more

Successful defense of employee's pregnancy discrimination and family leave act claims - read more

Successful resolution of multi-million dollar hotel water intrusion/mold growth claim - read more

Successful enforcement of covenant not to compete - read more

Successful representation of design professional in historic building damage claim - read more

Representation of retail distributor in acquisition of store locations - read more

Representation of manufacturing entity in asset-based lending transaction - read more

Successful resolution of shareholder buy/sell claim - read more

Defense verdict in favor of lift manufacturer - read more

Successful resolution of claim by business buyer against business seller - read more

Representation of numerous companies in structuring reductions in force - read more

Successful defense of unfair competition action - read more

Successful resolution of sexual harassment claim - read more

Successful resolution of claim against architectural firm involving design of concert hall - read more

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475 Allendale Road, Suite 200
King of Prussia, PA 19406
Phone: 610-354-9700
Fax: 610-354-9760
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1814 East Route 70, Suite 350
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Phone:856-663-0021
Fax: 856-663-1590
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114 North Second Street
5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717-238-9300
Fax: 717-238-9325
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651 Holiday Drive
Foster Plaza 5, Suite 300
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
Phone: 412-250-2632
Fax: 412-250-4804
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