Ben is a skilled litigator with experience spanning all stages of litigation, from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings. His practice focuses on all aspects of business litigation, as well as trust and estate litigation. Having represented a broad spectrum of clients which range from Fortune 500 companies to private individuals, Ben consistently achieves excellent results in matters of varying size, exposure, and complexity.  During each of the past four years (2018-2021), Ben has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by California Super Lawyers® in the area of business litigation, a distinction that recognizes top California lawyers in their practice area.

Ben was born in Stockton, California but moved to Modesto at a young age when his father started a small business which specialized in the manufacturing of food processing equipment. Prior to his legal career, Ben served the local agricultural industry by manufacturing equipment used for almond processing and industrial air filtration. Ben is a graduate of Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto, where he currently serves as a coach for the school’s mock trial program.

Ben spends most of his free time playing golf and supporting his two young sons in their many activities.