About
Benjamin P. Feld is a workers’ compensation lawyer and managing partner at Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld, and has represented injured employees in California since 2002. His practice includes workers’ compensation, Social Security Disability, and third-party litigation matters. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers’ Compensation through the State Bar of California. His work has included complex claims, disability-related disputes, and appellate matters that have produced citable precedent. He focuses on protecting injured workers while navigating administrative and court procedures.
Benjamin earned his J.D. from Santa Barbara College of Law. He has remained involved with the school as an alumnus while building a practice centered on workers’ rights and disability claims. His legal education provided a foundation in litigation, statutory analysis, and advocacy before administrative agencies and courts. His training supports work involving compensation benefits, disability issues, workplace injuries, and related claims that require detailed legal and factual analysis.
Benjamin brings a business background to his representation of employees and disability claimants. Before practicing law, he spent 10 years as a local business owner and employer. That experience gave him direct exposure to workplace issues affecting management and employees. His legal work includes handling workers’ compensation claims, Social Security Disability matters, and third-party cases while addressing procedural disputes, medical evidence, benefits questions, and appellate issues.
Benjamin P. Feld serves as Managing Partner and is admitted to California state courts and Courts of Appeal. He is admitted to federal courts in California’s Central and Eastern Districts. His professional memberships include the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, and Santa Barbara County Bar Association. He serves as president of the Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation and continues to focus on workers’ compensation and disability advocacy.
Law Office Affiliations
- Managing Partner, Ghitterman, Ghitterman & Feld
- Member, California Applicant’s Attorney Association
- Member, National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives
- President, Santa Barbara County Bar Foundation
Licensed State
- California
Education
- Santa Barbara College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD)



- Discrimination
- Employee Benefits
- Employment Litigation
- Sexual Harassment
- Social Security & Disability
- Wage & Hour Laws
- Whistleblower
- Workers' Compensation
- Wrongful Termination




