- Multiple multi-million dollar results, including record-setting verdicts
- The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40
- Began his career in Washington, D.C. at one of the world’s largest law firms
- Top score on Ohio bar exam
- 2022 recipient of American Association for Justice Trial Lawyer Cares Award
Ben also has experience serving as an expert witness, offering his legal insight in complex cases. He believes every client deserves dignity and respect, preparing every case for trial and guiding clients through their legal journey with clarity, empathy, and relentless advocacy.
Experience & Public Service
Ben began his legal career at Hogan Lovells in Washington, D.C., and later clerked for Judge R. Guy Cole, Jr. on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. He has taught advocacy and persuasion at the University of Virginia School of Law and contributed to several amicus briefs on civil rights and constitutional issues.
He co-founded a statewide free legal clinic in Ohio and has volunteered with Legal Aid to help expand access to justice for underserved communities.
Outside the Courtroom
Ben lives in the Columbus area with his wife and two daughters. He has played drums, piano, and many other percussion instruments for more than 25 years. He serves on the board of the Worthington Chamber Orchestra and is a member of the United Way of Central Ohio’s Success by Third Grade Advisory Committee, supporting early childhood literacy initiatives.
Why Clients Hire Ben
Ben combines extensive experience with a deep commitment to justice and empathy. He fights for the seriously injured and for families who’ve lost a loved one — with the skill of a seasoned litigator and the heart of someone who understands what’s at stake.
“I love holding big companies and governments accountable, and being able to comfort and guide someone through a crisis. I’m grateful for the chance to help our clients, because serving others is what life is about.”
In the News
- The Columbus Dispatch: Donovan Lewis’ family files lawsuit against Columbus officer Ricky Anderson
- ABC News: Lawsuit filed against 100-round magazine maker
- Reuters: Mass shooting victims sue large capacity magazine maker
- Dayton 24/7 Now: ‘Eric Cole did not deserve to die like this:’ Lawyers, family announce lawsuit
- ABC 6: Attorney for man slammed to jail floor says he may have some permanent injuries
Focus Areas
- Wrongful death & catastrophic injuries
- Civil rights
- Malpractice
- Complex business disputes
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law
- University of Virginia
Accolades
- The National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40
- Columbus CEO – Best Lawyers, 2023
- American Association for Justice: Trial Lawyers Care, 2022
- #1 commercial litigation verdict in Ohio, 2022
- Top score, Ohio bar exam
Bar Admissions
- Ohio
- Virginia (inactive)
- District of Columbia (inactive)
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, D.C. Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
Nonprofit and Philanthropic Work
- Worthington Chamber Orchestra, Board Member
- Success by Third Grade Board for the United Way of Central Ohio, Board Member
Representative Verdicts and Settlements
- Confidential Settlement for a young woman sexually abused by her high school coach.
- Confidential 7-figure Settlement for the family of a man killed because of the reckless sale of a firearm.
- Confidential 7-figure Settlement for a woman who suffered debilitating injuries because of a negligently maintained parking lot.
- Confidential Settlement for a mother who lost her unborn child due to toxic gas caused by the faulty installation of a fireplace.
- Confidential Settlement for an immigrant due to negligence by his former immigration attorney.
- $1,900,000 Settlement for the family of a 4-year-old child killed by a stove that the apartment complex had not secured.
- $2,607,000 Jury Verdict for the family of a patient whose doctor failed to provide proper care for her at Mount Carmel.
- $1,175,000 Settlement for the family of a man killed because his doctor failed to recognize that he had a pulmonary embolism.
- $950,000 Jury Verdict against a surgeon who botched a shoulder surgery, severing and failing to repair the spinal accessory nerve.
- Confidential 7-figure Recovery for a local business defrauded by a large corporation.
- Confidential 7-figure Settlement for a young woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a car.
- Confidential 7-figure Settlement for an immigrant due to malpractice by her former immigration attorney.
- Confidential Settlement for African immigrant who experienced racial discrimination at work.
- $1,098,642.80 Judgment after Jury Verdict for a local business in a legal services dispute.
- $900,000 Settlement for the spouse of a woman killed during a botched intestinal procedure and repair surgery.
- $385,000 Settlement for injuries a man suffered as a result of a rear-end collision.
- Confidential Settlement for inmate who was beaten by corrections officers.
- Confidential Settlement for an employee who was fired after sticking up for his co-worker’s civil rights.
- $290,000 Settlement for injuries caused by a Ross County officer’s excessive force.
