Benjamin C. Rossi

Benjamin C. Rossi is an associate in Modrall Sperling’s litigation group in Albuquerque. His practice focuses on personal injury claims, products liability cases, and class actions. He works on civil disputes requiring careful legal research, factual development, and analysis of complex liability issues. His academic background in philosophy and prior university teaching experience contribute to a methodical approach to argument, written advocacy, and the evaluation of competing positions in contested litigation.

Benjamin earned a J.D. from Duke University School of Law, cum laude. He also earned a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Notre Dame and a B.A. in Philosophy, with honors, from the University of Chicago. At Duke, he served as Senior Research Editor for Law and Contemporary Problems. His extensive academic training supports close reading of difficult legal questions, structured reasoning, and clear written analysis in injury, product, and class action matters.

Benjamin taught at colleges and universities before pursuing a legal career and later worked as a summer associate at Modrall Sperling. His current litigation practice applies research and analytical skills to personal injury, products liability, and class action cases. These matters can involve significant factual records, scientific or technical evidence, multiple parties, and complex procedural questions, requiring organized case development and careful attention to how facts and legal standards interact.

Benjamin C. Rossi brings an unusually deep academic background to civil litigation, combining legal training with advanced study and teaching in philosophy. He uses that foundation to approach disputes through disciplined research, logical analysis, and clear communication. In personal injury, products liability, and class action matters, he helps develop legal arguments, evaluate evidence, and address complex procedural and substantive issues while contributing to practical litigation strategies for clients facing significant civil claims.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Modrall Sperling Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Duke University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• University of Notre Dame
  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Master of Arts (MA)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy

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