Benjamin A. Lipman
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Member
Media & Communications, Commercial Litigation, Intellectual Property, Municipal Law, Zoning & Finance, Real Estate
Benjamin A. Lipman has a diverse practice as a litigator and commercial real estate transactional attorney. His primary focus is on media law involving all aspects of representing the press, from libel and privacy defense, to open records and meetings disputes, fighting subpoenas, prepublication review, and intellectual property litigation and transactions. He represents newspapers, television stations, radio, cable, new media, book and music publishers, musicians, and writers.
As a commercial litigator, Mr. Lipman litigates cases in the St. Louis area and across the country, handling trials and appeals. He also has extensive experience in municipal law including municipal prosecution and other litigation as well as non-litigation work for municipal clients.
In his commercial real estate practice, Mr. Lipman represents mostly big box companies, smaller developers, and owners of income property. He has experience handling real estate deals throughout the United States.
Mr. Lipman is AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, and was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2013 and Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® 2012. When he is not defending the first amendment, Mr. Lipman likes to play Australian Rules football.
Education
- Washington University School of Law - J.D., 1991; Washington University Law Quarterly; Wiley Rutledge Moot Court Winner and Final Round Golden Gavel Award Winner; American Jurisprudence Awards; Order of the Barrister; Honor Council, Chairman
- University of Pennsylvania - B.A., Economics, English minor, 1988
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Vice Chairman, Media Law Committee, Missouri Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association
- Chairman, Media Law Committee, Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Courts, Eastern District of Missouri and Southern District of Illinois
- All Missouri Courts
- All Illinois Courts
Selected Publications & Presentations
- Adjunct professor of law, media litigation, Washington University School of Law (2002-present)
- Author, Missouri Chapter, The Open Government Guide: Access To Public Records And Meetings In The 50 States and D.C.
- Author, Reporter's Privilege chapter, Missouri Media Law Handbook
Charitable / Civic Activities
- Commissioner, St. Louis Airport Commission
- Board member and Treasurer, The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Board member and Vice President, St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation
- Member, Civil Rights Committee, Anti-Defamation League
- Board member and Chairman of the Editorial Committee, St. Louis Jewish Light
- Co-founder, Metropolitan Interfaith/Interracial Dialogue Group
- Team member and Board member, St. Louis Blues Australian Rules Football Club
Distinctions
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FOCUS Leadership St. Louis, Class of 2012-2013
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The Best Lawyers in America® 2010-2013
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Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® 2012
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St. Louis Argus Distinguished Citizen Award (2012)
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Catfish Award for Distinguished Service to The Press Club of Metropolitan St. Louis (2011)
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Human Development Corporation's Community Service Award (2010)
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St. Louis Community Empowerment Foundation’s Community Service Award (2009)
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