Benjamin T. Boscolo

Benjamin T. Boscolo is a nationally recognized trial lawyer, President, and Owner of CHASENBOSCOLO, one of the leading workers’ compensation and personal injury law firms in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. With more than 35 years of experience, Ben has devoted his career to fighting for injured workers and individuals who have been treated unfairly by the legal system. His legal skill, integrity, and results-driven advocacy have earned him the profession’s highest peer honors, including being named “Lawyer of the Year” for Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants in Washington, D.C., recognition in The Best Lawyers in America , an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and continuous selection to Super Lawyers for over two decades.

Ben is widely respected as a passionate and fearless advocate whose work has helped expand workers’ compensation protections through precedent-setting legal victories, particularly for professional athletes and injured workers facing complex claims. In recognition of his impact in the courtroom and on the development of the law, he was named Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Maryland Association for Justice in 2015-one of the organization’s highest honors.

Under Ben’s leadership, CHASENBOSCOLO has grown into a firm of more than 30 attorneys and legal professionals, united by a shared commitment to client-centered advocacy and justice. Ben leads by example, maintaining a hands-on trial practice while mentoring attorneys and shaping firm culture around excellence, ethics, and accountability. Clients know him not only for his legal acumen but also for his compassion, accessibility, and unwavering dedication to protecting their rights and livelihoods.

Ben’s practice focuses on workers’ compensation, personal injury, and complex injury litigation, including cases involving catastrophic injuries, traumatic brain injuries, construction accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, and inadequate security. He is also nationally known for representing professional athletes and has served as Designated Workers’ Compensation Counsel for major players’ associations, including the NFLPA, MLSPA, and PHPA. He is co-chair of the workers’ compensation panels for the NFLPA and PHPA. His work in this area has made him a trusted authority on the intersection of workers’ compensation law and professional sports. He was honored as the 2002 PHPA Workers’ Compensation Panel member of the year

In addition to his trial work, Ben is a recognized leader in the legal profession. He is a fellow of the American College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers, the American Bar Foundation, the Maryland Bar Foundation, and the Litigation Counsel of America-honors reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill, professionalism, and service to the law. He has served as Past Chair of the Maryland State Bar Association’s Section Council on Negligence, Insurance, and Workers’ Compensation and as Past President of the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Educational Association, further reflecting his commitment to advancing legal education and professional standards.

Ben is also deeply involved in legal education and thought leadership. He serves as Co-Dean and Faculty Member of the Keenan Trial Institute, where he helps train trial lawyers from across the country. He has authored and contributed to legal publications, including scholarly work addressing workers’ compensation rights and remedies for professional athletes, reinforcing his role as a leading voice in this specialized area of law.

Ben earned his Juris Doctor from American University Washington College of Law, where he received the Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility as the outstanding clinical student in his graduating class. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lafayette College, where he studied government and law and was active in academic and athletic pursuits.

Ben is admitted to practice before State and Federal Courts in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as the United States Supreme Court. His peers have consistently recognized him for ethical excellence and professional achievement.

Outside of his legal practice, Ben is a devoted family man. He is married and the proud father of three children. His wife, Shari Boscolo, is a retired trial lawyer who previously practiced at CHASENBOSCOLO. Together, they share a longstanding commitment to justice, advocacy, and service-values that continue to shape Ben’s work both in and out of the courtroom.

Awards

•Trial Lawyer of the Year, Maryland Association for Justice, 2015
•Washington College of Law Dean’s Award for Professional Responsibility, 1986
•Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026
•Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
•Martindale-Hubbell Client Reviewed
•Named “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers for: Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants, Washington, D.C. (2026)
•Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2026 for work in:
•Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
•Workers’ Compensation Law - Claimants
•Superb (10.0) Avvo Rating
•10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating

Publications

•“Professional Athletes and the Law of Workers’ Compensation: Rights and Remedies”. Law of Professional and Amateur Sport

Case Victories

•$1,000,000 Settlement for Injured Professional Hockey Player: Ben Boscolo obtained a $1,000,000 settlement for a hockey player who suffered a career-ending concussion. The insurance company denied the player was disabled and argued his problems were due to repetitive head injuries, not a single concussion.
•$979,160 for Phone Company Employee Assaulted at Work: Benjamin Boscolo secured $979,160 in a Maryland workers’ compensation claim for a phone technician who suffered multiple physical and mental injuries from an assault at work.
•$875,000 Settlement for Injured Truck Driver: Ben Boscolo obtained an $875,000 personal injury settlement for a truck driver rear-ended by another tractor-trailer. The client’s ability to perform daily activities was used by the defense to dispute the disability.
•$800,000 for Biker Struck by Truck: Ben Boscolo secured an $800,000 verdict for a client who was riding her bike in a crosswalk and was hit by a truck, suffering a knee injury requiring total knee replacement.
•$624,704 for Housekeeper Injured at Work: Benjamin Boscolo negotiated a $624,704 settlement for a housekeeper injured while lifting a bucket of water.
•$603,000 for Lower Back Injury: Benjamin Boscolo recovered $603,000 in a D.C. workers’ compensation claim for a superintendent who injured his lower back lifting a box.
•$600,000 for Premises Liability Injury: Ben Boscolo secured a $600,000 verdict for a woman who tripped over an improperly placed store sign, tearing her rotator cuff and requiring surgery.
•$500,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Injured Athlete: Ben Boscolo obtained $500,000 for a professional hockey player with a career-ending neck injury. The club denied liability and contested causation.
•$500,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Injured Highway Patrolman: Ben Boscolo secured $500,000 for a patrol worker permanently disabled after being rear-ended on duty.
•$350,000 Workers’ Compensation Settlement for Pro Soccer Player: Ben Boscolo obtained $350,000 for a soccer player who suffered a career-ending concussion, overcoming the club’s argument that the player chose to retire.
•$315,000 Personal Injury Settlement for Security Guard Who Fell: Ben Boscolo obtained $315,000 for a man who slipped and fell on ice while working as a security guard, overcoming defense arguments that the client caused his own fall.
•$287,500 Settlement for Man Who Died in Nursing Home: Ben Boscolo obtained $287,500 for the family of a man who died from pressure sores developed at a skilled nursing facility.
•$285,000 for Injured Professional Soccer Player: Ben Boscolo obtained $285,000 for a soccer player with a career-ending concussion, again overcoming the club’s argument of voluntary retirement.
•$245,000 Personal Injury Settlement for Woman Hurt in Vehicle Collision: Ben Boscolo obtained $245,000 for a woman injured in a collision in Falls Church.
•$220,000 Settlement in Hotel Shower Slip and Fall: Ben Boscolo obtained $220,000 for a woman who slipped in a shower at a hotel.
•$200,000 Personal Injury Settlement for Office Building Slip and Fall: Ben Boscolo obtained $200,000 for a security guard injured on freshly waxed floors at her workplace.
•$200,000 for Auto Accident Victim: Ben Boscolo recovered $200,000 for a D.C. government employee rear-ended in a car accident, requiring neck surgery despite insurance disputes over causation.
•$182,000 for Train Operator Who Fell at Work: Ben Boscolo convinced a jury to award $182,000 in workers’ compensation benefits to a train operator after his accident was initially under-compensated.
•$175,000 for Injured Football Player (Disability Benefits): Ben Boscolo recovered $175,000 in permanent disability for a professional football player with a career-ending knee injury.
•$175,000 for Slip and Fall Victim: Ben Boscolo received $175,000 for a security guard who slipped on a wet carpet, causing a disabling back injury that prevented a return to her previous career.
•$147,000 for Worker’s Knee and Hand Injuries: Ben Boscolo received a $147,000 jury verdict for a client injured in a workplace accident.
•$143,000 for Injured HVAC Technician: Benjamin Boscolo reversed a lower court award to secure $143,000 for an HVAC technician with neck, shoulder, and hand injuries.
•$105,000 Personal Injury Verdict for Woman Injured in Car Accident: Ben Boscolo secured $105,000 for a woman injured in a motor vehicle collision, despite the insurance company initially refusing to pay.
•$102,000 for Client who Slipped and Fell: Ben Boscolo recovered $102,000 for a client who suffered a broken leg slipping on icy stairs at a bank.
•$105,000 Settlement for Man Injured in Trucking Accident: Ben Boscolo obtained a $105,000 settlement for a man injured in a vehicle accident near the Delaware border.