Education
Law School
University of La Verne
Undergrad
California State University
Bakersfield, CA
Profile
Ben began his career as a plaintiff attorney, working on various catastrophic injury cases, which he did for several years. He settled numerous cases and began trying cases to juries. He wanted to gain more trial experience, so he became a trial attorney for the largest insurance company, where he worked for 11 years. While there, he handled all types of cases and conducted jury trials involving car accidents, motorcycles, pedestrians, dog bites, trip and falls, and a wrongful death case that arose from a publicized murder. He further sharpened his skills when handling cases for the Special Investigations Unit, a unit devoted to investigating cases of potential fraud.
Ben’s trial success led to him being a Co-Chair and instructor of an in-house trial skills program hosted annually and included dozens of attorneys from 8 west coast offices. The program’s success led to an expansion nationwide where he helped launch it so all 38 litigation offices could continue to enhance their trial skills.
Ben has the unique experience of conducting jury trials as both a plaintiff attorney and defense attorney. His trial experience earned him membership into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the premier invitation-only organization committed to preserving one’s right to a civil jury trial and doing so with professionalism, civility, and integrity. Ben is a member of the San Diego Chapter.
He also is an instructor with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. He further volunteers his time as an instructor with the San Diego Inn of Court. He firmly believes that teaching is learning twice.
When he’s not working, you’ll find Ben working out every morning in the gym, and spending time with his two kids who keep him busy with all types of sports. He is also solar powered, so you will find him at the beach regularly, usually surfing and getting his kids in the water.