Benjamin Z. Koblentz - New York, NY
Attorney at Rosenberg & Estis, P.C.
Commercial Litigation Lawyers in New York, NY
11 Grand Central East New York, NY 10017
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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14
Years
Experience
New York Commercial Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 04/23/2026
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Landlord Tenant Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Benjamin Koblentz joined Rosenberg & Estis, P.C. in 2017 and is a Member with the firm’s Litigation Department. Koblentz’ practice involves advising clients and litigating complex commercial, governmental and regulatory matters in both state and federal courts.
Koblentz graduated from Colgate University (cum laude) with his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science and History in 2006 and earned his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law in 2011.
Prior to joining Rosenberg & Estis, Koblentz was an Associate with Bracewell LLP.
Notable Work:
- Represented iconic New York City landmark in complex multi-million dollar arbitration.
- Represented landlord in litigation involving gym/fitness center tenant that failed to pay rent at five locations. Achieved favorable global settlement following successful summary judgment motion.
- Represented a large brokerage firm in connection with parallel SEC and DOJ investigations involving allegations of securities fraud.
- Represented a major international shipping firm in an OFAC investigation conducted by the Department of Justice.
- Represented a private equity fund alleged to be the alter ego of one of its portfolio companies, a Brazilian cargo airline. Allegations in two separate actions include breach of aircraft lease agreements and breach of contract claims brought by a co-investor.
- Represented a large insurance company in a coverage dispute with a multinational corporation involving a directors and officers liability policy.
- Represented a securities broker-dealer in a FINRA disciplinary proceeding and secured a favorable pre-hearing settlement.
- Represented a videogame publisher in a lawsuit brought by former Panamanian military dictator Manuel Noriega alleging violation of California’s statutory and common law right of publicity, unjust enrichment, and violation of California’s unfair competition law.
- Represented a solar power development company in a contract dispute involving a large commercial property owner and development rights to a solar renewable energy project.
- Represented an organization of residents in a zoning dispute with a nonprofit sponsor of public shelter and outpatient treatment facilities.
- Represented a former shareholder of a beverage company in a dispute involving an intellectual property assignment agreement, fraudulent marketing and false advertising.
- Represented a household consumer products company in a trademark/trade dress infringement and false advertising action.
- Represented an insurance company whose employees served as third party witnesses in a DOJ investigation into stranger originated life insurance policies.
- Represented the mortgage division of a multinational bank against alleged municipal law violations.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Benjamin Z. Koblentz
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 2011
J.D.
Honors: The Texas Review of Entertainment & Sports Law
Honors: Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law, Vol. 25, Managing Editor; Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law, Vol. 24, Staff Editor
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The University of Texas School of Law,
Austin,
Texas, 2011
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Non Legal Education
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Colgate University, 2006
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Political Science and History
Honors: Colgate Political Union
Honors: Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society)
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Colgate University, 2006
Current Employment Position(s)
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Member - Litigation
Published Works
Articles
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Delaware Court Holds Interested Directors Liable for ‘Fairer Price’ in Going Private Transaction, Transaction Advisors, September, 2015
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The Mounting Threat From Counterfeits, Today’s General Counsel, June/July, 2015
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The Criminal RICO Enterprise via Salerno, Milken and Cianci, 2 DUQ. CRIM. L. J. 33, 2010
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Local Law 126: A Wake-Up Call for Garage Owners in New York City, New York Law Journal Landlord Tenant Column, September 30, 2025
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2012
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- New York State Bar Association
- American Society of International Law
- The New York Center for Law and Justice (Board of Directors)
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Contact
11 Grand Central East
New York, NY 10017
Phone: 646-582-9759
Fax: 212-551-8484
Email: Send a message
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