Overview
Justin Ben-Asher represents clients in commercial disputes, including in complex multidistrict litigation and international arbitrations. His work spans the aerospace and defense, energy, construction, financial services, and insurance industries, among others.
His pro bono legal service includes representation of the City of New York as well as housing and family court matters. He is a recipient of The Legal Aid Society's Pro Bono Publico Award.
- New York
- New Jersey
- US District Court, Southern District of New York
- US District Court, District of New Jersey
- US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
- US Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- J.D., Harvard Law School, 2011, Supervising Editor, Harvard Law Review
- B.A., Yale University, 2006, cum laude
News & Publications
Publications
Class Action Arbitration in the USA
LexisNexis
August 20, 2025
By: Chris Paparella, Jennifer Quinn-Barabanov, Justin Ben-Asher, Kirsten N. Bickelman
Publications
NY Courts Offer Little Escape for Contracts Upended by Tariffs
June 27, 2025
By: Chris Paparella, Justin Ben-Asher, Kirsten N. Bickelman, Nathaniel Kritzer
Publications
International Arbitration Laws and Regulations 2025 – USA
Global Legal Insights
April 7, 2025
Publications
Fraud, Asset Tracing and Recovery Laws in USA
Commercial Dispute Resolution
April 2, 2025
Publications
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Laws and Regulations USA 2025
International Comparative Legal Guides
March 2025
Press Releases
Steptoe Secures Arbitration Exception on Behalf of Client the von Pezold Family
November 19, 2024
Press Releases
Steptoe Obtains Trademark Victory for Legendary New Wave Band The Plimsouls
May 15, 2024
Publications
Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Laws and Regulations United States 2024
March 18, 2024