Ben is a litigator specializing in insurance and liability defense and employment law. He is experienced in providing coverage analysis for insurance companies; defending insurance companies against claims of breach of contract and bad faith; defending employers against claims under the ADA, FMLA, other employment laws; defending trucking companies in truck accident litigation; defending product manufacturers for claims relating to asbestos exposure and other product liability claims; and defending landowners against claims for premises liability. In addition to his litigation experience, Ben also advises employers on various employment matters, including paid time off, workplace harassment, drug policies, and termination issues. He also advises trucking companies on human resource issues, regulatory compliance, and freight brokerage issues. Ben has also represented a large Idaho bank on several multi-million dollar real estate financing transactions.
Practice Areas
Community Activities
Idaho State Bar, Litigation Section Governing Council, 2014- 2017
Idaho Association of Defense Counsel, Board of Directors, since 2015, Vice President, 2020
Idaho Academy of Leadership for Lawyers, graduate of 2011-2012 inaugural class
Seventh District Court Appointed Special Advocate Volunteer Attorney
Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area, Board of Directors, 2015 – present
Idaho Suicide Prevention, pro bono counsel
Youth Baseball Coach, 2012-present
Education
LAW SCHOOL University of Idaho College of Law, J.D., 2005
UNDERGRADUATE Idaho State University, B.A., 2001
Clerkship
Honorable Richard T. St. Clair, District Judge for the Seventh Judicial District for the State of Idaho
