Benjamin R. Picker

Principal

E-Mail: bpicker@kaplaw.com
Phone: 610-941-2533
Fax: 610-684-2013 vCard PDF
Assistant: Jennifer M. Leister jleister@kaplaw.com

Benjamin R. Picker is a principal of the firm and a member of the Commercial Litigation Department. Ben is an accomplished litigation attorney with extensive experience in all types of civil litigation. He is known throughout the Philadelphia area for his thoughtful counsel to and forceful representation of clients in a broad range of legal disputes, including those relating to contracts, real estate and leases, mechanics’ liens, consumer protection, insurance, constitutional rights, securities, class actions, intellectual property, business law, creditors rights, and employment law.

Ben has successfully litigated numerous cases in Pennsylvania courts, including on appeal before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Superior Court, and Commonwealth Court, and in numerous county Courts of Common Pleas. He regularly litigates cases in Federal court, including in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He also has extensive arbitration experience, having handled many cases before arbitration panels of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Prior to joining the firm, Ben was a partner in a prestigious Main Line law firm and a co-founder and principal of Donoghue & Picker.  

In addition to litigating, Ben counsels both family-owned businesses and multibillion-dollar corporations to ensure that they comply with all applicable laws and regulations, mitigate their risk, and otherwise protect their important legal and business interests.  He regularly drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, including business contracts, employment agreements, HIPAA business associate agreements, and leases, and he counsels businesses and workers regarding complicated employment law matters.  

Ben is licensed to practice in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Practice Areas

• Commercial Litigation
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Resolving Commercial Real Estate Disputes
• Construction Litigation
• Estate and Trust Litigation
• Business and Corporate Law
• Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights
• Construction Claims and Litigation
• Mechanics’ and Construction Lien Claims
• Employment Agreements and Related Disputes/Litigation
• Wage and Hour Disputes
• Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
• Tax Controversy and Litigation
• Estate and Trust Litigation
• Administrative Proceedings and Litigation