Benjamin R. Zimmermann - Boston, MA
Attorney at Sugarman
Defective Products Lawyers in Boston, MA
31 St. James Avenue 10th Floor Boston, MA 02116
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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26
Years
Experience
Boston Defective Products Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Defective Products
- Construction Site Accidents
- Products Liability
- Medical Malpractice
Attorney Information
Overview
Ben Zimmermann’s success for clients both in and out of the courtroom is the result of his in-depth understanding of the law and trial practice, his tireless attention to detail in developing the facts of a case, and his commitment to his clients. In his almost two decades of practice, Ben has secured some of the largest personal injury verdicts in Massachusetts for the firm’s clients. In one year alone, Ben obtained two of the ten largest personal injury/wrongful death jury verdicts in Massachusetts, including a $20.6 million verdict against Toys "R" Us for a defective pool slide in a case. The verdict resulted in a decision from Massachusetts' highest Court, the Supreme Judicial Court, which upheld the award in a landmark opinion in Aleo v. Toys R Us, Inc., 466 Mass. 398 (2013).
Ben’s practice is dedicated to the litigation and trial of personal injury cases, with an emphasis in the areas of defective products, medical malpractice, construction site accidents, and premises liability. He has also litigated, tried, and handled the appeal of cases aimed at obtaining insurance coverage for injured clients where coverage is disputed. Ben is a member of numerous bar organizations and committees, and is a regular lecturer at continuing legal education programs and to area law students. He has regularly been recognized in the Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers.
After graduating from Fordham University School of law in Manhattan in 1999, Ben took a position in the litigation department of a large firm in New York, but quickly realized that he wanted to represent individuals in the courtroom. Presented with the opportunity, Ben joined SUGARMAN as an associate in 2000 and became a principal of the firm in 2007. In addition to his skills as a trial lawyer, Ben has served as SUGARMAN's Managing Partner since 2013.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- "Top 100 Massachusetts Super Lawyers", 2013-2018
- “Massachusetts Super Lawyers,” Law and Politics, 2011-2018
- “Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Stars,” Law and Politics, 2005-2010
- “The Best Lawyers in America”, 2012-2019
- "Wicked Good Bostonian #9", The Boston 100, 2017
Other Sources of Feedback About Benjamin R. Zimmermann
Included on the 2026 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Massachusetts Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 1999
J.D
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Fordham University School of Law,
New York,
New York, 1999
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Non Legal Education
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Washington University,
St. Louis, 1996
B.A
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Washington University,
St. Louis, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Principal, since 2007
Representative Cases
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Aleo v. Toys R Us, Inc., 466 Mass. 398 (2013)
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Quincy Mutual Fire Ins. Co. v. Quisset Properties, Inc., 69 Mass. App. Ct. 147 (2007)
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Morgan v. Lab. Corp. of Am., 65 Mass. App. Ct. 816 (2006)
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Christopher v. Father’s Huddle Cafe, Inc., et al., 57 Mass. App. Ct. 217 (2003)
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 2000
- New York, 2000
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 2000
- U.S. Court of Appeals 1st Circuit, 2009
Other Affiliations
- Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
- American Association for Justice
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- American Bar Association
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Contact
31 St. James Avenue
10th Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Phone: 617-843-2903
Fax: (617) 542-1359
Email: Send a message
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