About Our Firm

“Our passion is helping good people through tough times. We immerse ourselves in our clients’ cases, we provide sound advice and peace of mind, and we fight for our clients until their case is won.”

A St. Louis native, Ben graduated from the University of Oregon before earning his law degree from the University of Missouri. In law school, he was president of the American Constitution Society and worked for the NAACP Gulf Coast Advocacy Center in New Orleans, assisting residents in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Ben started his legal career at a Portland firm that focused exclusively on litigating complex cases on behalf of injured people, before founding his own firm in 2011. Ben contributes his time to the Oregon State Bar (OSB), Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) and the Multnomah Bar Association (MBA). He regularly writes articles, speaks at events, and coaches high school students through Civics Learning Project competitions such as We the People and Mock Trial.

Current Activities:

  • Judge pro tempore, Multnomah County Circuit Court
  • OTLA: Legislative Committee, Guardians Club Plus Member
  • OSB: Litigation Section Executive Committee, Disciplinary Board Member
  • MBA: CLE Committee Chair
  • Arbitration Panel Member, Multnomah County Circuit Court

Past Activities:

  • OTLA: Board of Governors, Education Committee Co-Chair, Trial Academy 201 Faculty, Motor Vehicle Section Co-Chair, New Lawyer Committee Co-Chair, author of Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims chapter in Motor Vehicle Desk Book
  • MBA: Board of Directors, YLS Board of Directors, Pro Bono Committee Chair, Solo and Small Firm Committee
  • OSB: Procedure and Practice Committee Chair
  • Vice President, Williams Vancouver Business Association
  • Franklin High School “We the People” Competition Coach
  • Ida B. Wells High School Mock Trial Coach

Awards & Recognition:

  • 2011: MBA YLS Award of Merit
  • 2013: OTLA Outstanding Young Lawyer Award
  • 2019: MBA Mentor of the Year, OTLA Volunteer of the Year
  • 2015 – 2026: Super Lawyers Selection
  • 2026: Best Injury Law Firm, Willamette Week’s Best of Portland Reader’s Poll

Emily was born and raised in Portland and earned a degree in Sociology and Political Science from Western Washington University. After graduating, she worked for a nonprofit immigration law firm before spending ten years at a firm representing survivors of abuse. She is passionate about helping others, ensuring their voices are heard, and advocating for the legal justice they deserve.

In her free time, Emily enjoys reading, being crafty, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.