Benjamin Mitchel | People | Bilzin Sumberg

GET TO KNOW BEN

Benjamin Mitchel is a commercial litigation attorney who focuses his practice on business disputes, financial services, and anti-trust litigation. A problem solver and natural advocate, Ben helps clients find practical solutions for their most difficult challenges.

Ben held leadership positions throughout his academic career, including serving as editor of the Florida Law Review, president of his fraternity, and captain of his basketball team. He also served as Judicial Intern at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida where he conducted legal research, prepared memoranda of law, and drafted Orders and Reports & Recommendations pertaining to a variety of criminal and civil cases.

Q & A

How does your competitive spirit influence your work on behalf of clients?

There is nothing more motivating to me than helping shape the outcome of a case. The higher the stakes, the greater the opportunity. Researching issues and case law allows me to know more than anyone else on a particular topic. I want to be the go-to authority on a legal concept or precedent because that information can be pivotal to the success of the case. Intensive research requires the kind of persistence, enthusiasm, and discipline that I learned as an athlete.

What past experience best describes your work ethic?

I follow my father’s professional credo to take pride in the sacred trust clients place in attorneys. From a young age, I have applied hard work and determination to all my ventures. For example, I became captain of my high school basketball team, despite long odds. After first being cut from the team, then being added as the last player on the roster, I never gave up. I worked incredibly hard to become a starting player in my junior year. Most importantly, to me and to my career, I gained my teammates' confidence to be elected captain two years in a row. My goal now is to be that reliable, respected, hard-working team player for my clients.