Ben Yeroushalmi

Practice Areas: Elder Law

Having achieved the esteemed AV Preeminent* rating through Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review process, Ben Yeroushalmi is the founder of Yeroushalmi Law, a distinguished legal firm situated in Beverly Hills, California. His practice centers on staunchly advocating for the rights of elderly individuals and dependent adults residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Additionally, he represents consumers throughout the state of California. His primary focus lies in a broad spectrum of cases related to nursing home abuse and neglect, encompassing issues such as dehydration, malnutrition, falls, infections, understaffing, medication errors, cognitive disorders, and wrongful death.

With an extensive background in leading class action lawsuits of significant magnitude, Mr. Yeroushalmi has achieved multimillion-dollar settlements on behalf of elderly clients and their families. In numerous instances, he has succeeded in holding accountable those responsible for neglect, thereby prompting noteworthy enhancements in the quality of care offered by skilled nursing facilities.

Spanning over 19 years in the legal profession, Mr. Yeroushalmi’s impact has resonated across the state of California. His profound grasp of the intricate legal and emotional intricacies associated with elder abuse and wrongful death cases empowers him to passionately champion his clients’ causes with unwavering determination and compassion. Each case is approached with meticulous preparation and unwavering dedication, resulting in successful representation of individuals as well as victim classes. Consequently, he has emerged as a prominent figure in the battle against elder abuse within the state.

Beyond his accomplishments, Mr. Yeroushalmi has also played a pivotal role in defending numerous consumers in high-profile class action cases, notably those involving “bank privacy” against major financial institutions. His resolute commitment to his clients and his core principles of advocacy and integrity have catalyzed significant shifts in business practices, thereby bolstering protection and elevating the quality of life for California’s elderly populace.

Demonstrating his profound commitment to his profession, Mr. Yeroushalmi is a respected member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ) and actively engages with the AAJ’s Nursing Home Litigation Group. He also maintains affiliations with the Consumer Attorneys of California and the Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. Furthermore, he has earned recognition as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in California by The National Trial Lawyers and is a part of its Top 40 Under 40 roster.

Having received a perfect 10/10 rating on Avvo, Mr. Yeroushalmi’s extensive experience and history of successfully advocating for victims of nursing home abuse and neglect have led to his inclusion in the California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform lawyer referral service—a pivotal resource dedicated to addressing elder law concerns statewide.

Mr. Yeroushalmi’s educational accomplishments encompass the acquisition of his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2004. Prior to that, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2001. Furthermore, he possesses proficiency in English, Hebrew, Spanish, Korean, and Russian languages.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished, and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with Martindale-Hubbell’s certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® oversees a peer-review rating process, with ratings reflecting the anonymous viewpoints of legal professionals and members of the judiciary. These ratings fall into two categories—legal ability and general ethical standards.