Ben received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Virginia. He began his legal career working for one of the world’s largest law firms in Washington, D.C. and clerking for a federal judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
In 2014, Ben joined Cooper Elliott, eager to empower clients from all walks of life to use the law to stand up to powerful entities directly harming their lives.
Over the years, Ben has worked with clients who inspire him with the resilience and the drive to overcome the most difficult obstacles. He has zealously represented their interests in the courtroom and provided guidance and support throughout their fight. And he’s held clients who burst into tears after achieving justice in ways they never imagined.
Winning those cases for his clients and empowering them to take charge of their own recovery is what makes Ben proudest of his work – and he is honored to have ongoing relationships with so many of his clients.
In addition to his work at Cooper Elliott, Ben has dedicated much of his legal career to providing free legal assistance to those who cannot afford an attorney. Ben believes that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to a lawyer when they need it most. To that end, in 2016 Ben worked with several organizations in Ohio to launch a free civil legal clinic, he has volunteered his time with Legal Aid, and he’s written articles, given presentations, and authored amicus briefs to share his legal skills with the community.